Medical Records Specialists Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $48,190 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $35,950
90th percentile $65,150
Employed locally 480
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,950
    25th
    $42,410
    50th (median)
    $48,190
    75th
    $59,720
    90th
    $65,150

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 28% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $51,930
    Sheboygan, WI $51,810

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,010
    Physicians, All Other $258,650
    Pharmacists $130,920
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Augusta, GA-SC is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 4.1% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,950 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,410.