Medical Records Specialists Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $57,520 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.66
10th percentile $41,640
90th percentile $83,680
Employed locally 2,510
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,640
    25th
    $47,460
    50th (median)
    $57,520
    75th
    $73,600
    90th
    $83,680

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 51% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 49% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $67,790
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $60,810
    Bismarck, ND $59,540
    Maryland $59,140
    Massachusetts $57,220

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $102,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,670
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,390
    Nurse Practitioners $138,890
    Physicians, All Other $212,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Boston, MA-NH is $27.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Boston, MA-NH is 14.5% above 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,640 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,460.