Medical Records Specialists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $47,310 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.75
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $79,290
Employed locally 1,690
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $36,150
    50th (median)
    $47,310
    75th
    $65,260
    90th
    $79,290

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 48% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 52% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $50,360
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,940
    Midland, TX $48,270
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,750
    Killeen-Temple, TX $46,740
    Odessa, TX $46,690

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,300
    Nurse Practitioners $132,530
    Physical Therapists $100,690
    Speech-Language Pathologists $102,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Austin, TX is $22.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Austin, TX is 5.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,150.