Medical Records Specialists Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $44,450 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.37
10th percentile $35,280
90th percentile $59,960
Employed locally 120
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,280
    25th
    $36,000
    50th (median)
    $44,450
    75th
    $49,300
    90th
    $59,960

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 71% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 29% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $57,520
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $53,130
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $51,630
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $48,690
    Elizabethtown, KY $48,220
    Kentucky $48,020

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$76,620
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,250
    Physical Therapists$97,500
    Nurse Practitioners$105,800
    Pharmacists$127,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Bowling Green, KY is $21.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.98 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Bowling Green, KY is 11.5% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,280 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,000.