Medical Records Specialists Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $38,560 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.54
10th percentile $34,220
90th percentile $58,950
Employed locally 60
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,220
    25th
    $34,470
    50th (median)
    $38,560
    75th
    $45,200
    90th
    $58,950

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,960
    Vallejo, CA $75,270
    Corvallis, OR $62,130
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,740
    Nevada $60,530
    Charlottesville, VA $60,460

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,350
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,430
    Pharmacists $132,900
    Physical Therapists $90,170
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $50,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Blacksburg, VA is $18.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Blacksburg, VA is 23.3% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,220 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,470.