Medical Records Specialists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $59,120 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.42
10th percentile $44,550
90th percentile $84,950
Employed locally 720
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,550
    25th
    $48,240
    50th (median)
    $59,120
    75th
    $66,660
    90th
    $84,950

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 38% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Kankakee, IL $54,720
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $53,740
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $53,640
    North Dakota $53,550
    Fairbanks-College, AK $53,510

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$110,690
    Pharmacy Technicians$50,440
    Physician Assistants$136,960
    Dental Hygienists$129,780
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52,120
    Physical Therapists$108,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Anchorage, AK is $28.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Anchorage, AK is 17.7% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,550 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,240.