Medical Records Specialists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $53,890 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.91
10th percentile $38,030
90th percentile $79,230
Employed locally 510
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,030
    25th
    $46,010
    50th (median)
    $53,890
    75th
    $67,680
    90th
    $79,230

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 37% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,960
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,610
    Ithaca, NY $56,830
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $55,640
    Rochester, NY $53,960
    Kingston, NY $52,200

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,340
    Pharmacists $133,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $79,200
    Nurse Practitioners $129,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Albany, NY is $25.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Albany, NY is 7.2% above 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 $38,030 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,010.