Medical Records Specialists Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $44,610 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.45
10th percentile $36,720
90th percentile $64,190
Employed locally 280
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,720
    25th
    $37,420
    50th (median)
    $44,610
    75th
    $50,050
    90th
    $64,190

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 64% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 36% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,740
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,520
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,480
    Anchorage, AK $59,120
    Grand Junction, CO $56,020

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,720
    Physicians, All Other $360,010
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,410
    Pharmacists $135,670
    Physician Assistants $129,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Asheville, NC is $21.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Asheville, NC is 11.2% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,720 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,420.