Medical Records Specialists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $55,640 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.75
10th percentile $37,210
90th percentile $80,470
Employed locally 740
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,210
    25th
    $44,190
    50th (median)
    $55,640
    75th
    $68,650
    90th
    $80,470

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 21% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,610
    Ithaca, NY $56,830
    Rochester, NY $53,960
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,890
    Kingston, NY $52,200

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,630
    Physicians, All Other $97,960
    Pharmacists $135,410
    Nurse Practitioners $133,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Buffalo, NY is $26.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Buffalo, NY is 10.7% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,210 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,190.