Medical Records Specialists Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $45,920 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $33,700
90th percentile $60,610
Employed locally 70
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,700
    25th
    $39,560
    50th (median)
    $45,920
    75th
    $54,290
    90th
    $60,610

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 24% 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
    Napa, CA $62,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,300
    Grants Pass, OR $51,200
    Lexington Park, MD $49,880
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $49,600
    Spartanburg, SC $49,510

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,460
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,420
    Physicians, All Other $279,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $34,670
    Physician Assistants $115,260
    Physical Therapists $95,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Altoona, PA is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Altoona, PA is 8.6% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,700 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,560.