Medical Records Specialists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $49,840 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.96
10th percentile $38,100
90th percentile $88,150
Employed locally 330
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,100
    25th
    $43,940
    50th (median)
    $49,840
    75th
    $63,180
    90th
    $88,150

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 26% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Napa, CA $62,200
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $61,120

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,680
    Pharmacists $162,340
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $51,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $88,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Bakersfield, CA is $23.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.8% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,100 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,940.