Medical Records Specialists Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $44,300 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.30
10th percentile $33,000
90th percentile $64,000
Employed locally 190
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,000
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $44,300
    75th
    $57,350
    90th
    $64,000

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 33% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $50,360
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,940
    Midland, TX $48,270
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,750
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,310
    Killeen-Temple, TX $46,740

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,010
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,280
    Physicians, All Other $364,420
    Nurse Practitioners $112,310
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $68,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Amarillo, TX is $21.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Amarillo, TX is 11.8% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,000 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.