Medical Records Specialists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $51,930 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.97
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $78,300
Employed locally 2,290
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $42,100
    50th (median)
    $51,930
    75th
    $65,250
    90th
    $78,300

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 60% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 40% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $68,680
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $55,640
    Gainesville, FL $53,820
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $53,670
    Sheboygan, WI $51,810
    Hinesville, GA $51,460

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,050
    Pharmacists$136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$66,040
    Nurse Practitioners$128,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Atlanta, GA is $24.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Atlanta, GA is 3.3% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,100.