Medical Records Specialists Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $38,540 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.53
10th percentile $24,470
90th percentile $64,030
Employed locally 50
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,470
    25th
    $29,560
    50th (median)
    $38,540
    75th
    $48,390
    90th
    $64,030

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 69% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 31% 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
    Vallejo, CA $75,270
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,540
    Corvallis, OR $62,130
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $61,080
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $60,810

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $68,720
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $53,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,190
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $42,890
    Pharmacists $127,140
    Nurse Practitioners $101,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Anniston, AL is $18.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Anniston, AL is 23.3% 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 Anniston?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $24,470 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,560.