Career Atlas USA

Career Paths From Medical Records Specialists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

  1. Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsLateral Move0% skill match

    Medical Records Specialists and Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 33% higher.

    Current median salary
    $51,140
    Target median salary
    $68,020
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  2. Medical AssistantsLateral Move0% skill match

    Medical Records Specialists and Medical Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Medical Assistants sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 11% lower.

    Current median salary
    $51,140
    Target median salary
    $45,690
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  3. Medical TranscriptionistsLateral Move0% skill match

    Medical Records Specialists and Medical Transcriptionists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Medical Transcriptionists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 21% lower.

    Current median salary
    $51,140
    Target median salary
    $40,410
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  4. Medical Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsLateral Move0% skill match

    Medical Records Specialists and Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 10% lower.

    Current median salary
    $51,140
    Target median salary
    $45,930
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2
  5. Pharmacy TechniciansLateral Move0% skill match

    Medical Records Specialists and Pharmacy Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Pharmacy Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 11% lower.

    Current median salary
    $51,140
    Target median salary
    $45,750
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  6. Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansLateral Move0% skill match

    Medical Records Specialists and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 45% higher.

    Current median salary
    $51,140
    Target median salary
    $74,310
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  7. Nurse PractitionersAdvancement0% skill match

    Medical Records Specialists and Nurse Practitioners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Nurse Practitioners is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 3). Median salary is about 159% higher.

    Current median salary
    $51,140
    Target median salary
    $132,300
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    5
  8. File ClerksLateral Move0% skill match

    Medical Records Specialists and File Clerks share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). File Clerks sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 15% lower.

    Current median salary
    $51,140
    Target median salary
    $43,600
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2
  9. PhlebotomistsLateral Move0% skill match

    Medical Records Specialists and Phlebotomists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Phlebotomists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 12% lower.

    Current median salary
    $51,140
    Target median salary
    $45,230
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  10. Management AnalystsAdvancement0% skill match

    Medical Records Specialists and Management Analysts share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Management Analysts is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 3). Median salary is about 99% higher.

    Current median salary
    $51,140
    Target median salary
    $101,860
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    4
  11. Statistical AssistantsLateral Move0% skill match

    Medical Records Specialists and Statistical Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Statistical Assistants sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 3).

    Current median salary
    $51,140
    Target median salary
    $50,330
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    4
  12. Registered NursesAdvancement0% skill match

    Medical Records Specialists and Registered Nurses share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Registered Nurses is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 3). Median salary is about 91% higher.

    Current median salary
    $51,140
    Target median salary
    $97,550
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    4
  13. Physician AssistantsAdvancement0% skill match

    Medical Records Specialists and Physician Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Physician Assistants is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 3). Median salary is about 166% higher.

    Current median salary
    $51,140
    Target median salary
    $135,880
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    5
  14. Emergency Medicine PhysiciansAdvancement0% skill match

    Medical Records Specialists and Emergency Medicine Physicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Emergency Medicine Physicians is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 3). Median salary is about 556% higher.

    Current median salary
    $51,140
    Target median salary
    $335,550
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    5
  15. Family Medicine PhysiciansAdvancement0% skill match

    Medical Records Specialists and Family Medicine Physicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Family Medicine Physicians is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 3). Median salary is about 377% higher.

    Current median salary
    $51,140
    Target median salary
    $244,180
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    5

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.