Medical Records Specialists Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $45,680 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.96
10th percentile $26,730
90th percentile $75,560
Employed locally 80
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,730
    25th
    $29,920
    50th (median)
    $45,680
    75th
    $58,550
    90th
    $75,560

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 23% 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 Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,720
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,240
    Pharmacists $133,180
    Physicians, All Other $293,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $48,590
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $32,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Auburn, AL is $21.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Auburn, AL is 9.1% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $26,730 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,920.