Medical Records Specialists Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,450 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.22
10th percentile $37,790
90th percentile $69,790
Employed locally 180
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,790
    25th
    $45,340
    50th (median)
    $52,450
    75th
    $61,210
    90th
    $69,790

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,710
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,710
    Pharmacists $135,200
    Emergency Medical Technicians $42,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Capital/Northern New York is $25.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.55 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Capital/Northern New York is 4.4% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,790 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,340.