Medical Records Specialists Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $45,550 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.90
10th percentile $29,630
90th percentile $59,780
Employed locally 350
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,630
    25th
    $39,220
    50th (median)
    $45,550
    75th
    $46,500
    90th
    $59,780

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 11% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,310
    Killeen-Temple, TX $46,740

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$75,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$54,050
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$44,860
    Nurse Practitioners$118,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$59,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Brownsville, TX is $21.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Brownsville, TX is 9.4% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $29,630 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,220.