Medical Records Specialists Salary in Albany, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, GA

Median annual salary $39,720 -21% vs national
Median hourly $19.09
10th percentile $32,020
90th percentile $82,330
Employed locally 140
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,020
    25th
    $33,460
    50th (median)
    $39,720
    75th
    $55,730
    90th
    $82,330

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,219 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 73% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Records Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,960
    Vallejo, CA $75,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $68,680
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $67,790

    Nearby metros — Medical Records Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $68,680
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $55,640
    Gainesville, FL $53,820
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $53,670
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $51,930
    Sheboygan, WI $51,810

    Related occupations in Albany, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $55,240
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,800
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,610
    Pharmacists $137,530
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Albany, GA is $19.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.88 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Albany, GA is 21% below the national median of $50,250. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Records Specialists in Albany?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $32,020 per year in Albany, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,460.