Medical Records Specialists Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $56,330 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.08
10th percentile $37,700
90th percentile $83,740
Employed locally 50
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,700
    25th
    $44,640
    50th (median)
    $56,330
    75th
    $71,560
    90th
    $83,740

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 65% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 35% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $67,790
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $60,810
    Bismarck, ND $59,540
    Maryland $59,140
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,520

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$99,780
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$72,570
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,030
    Nurse Practitioners$132,380
    Dental Hygienists$96,840
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$78,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Amherst Town, MA is $27.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.68 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Amherst Town, MA is 12.1% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,700 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,640.