Medical Records Specialists Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,030 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.65
10th percentile $30,780
90th percentile $68,620
Employed locally 100
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,780
    25th
    $33,120
    50th (median)
    $45,030
    75th
    $57,910
    90th
    $68,620

    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 Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$74,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$49,200
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,230
    Nurse Practitioners$126,500
    Pharmacists$132,900
    Speech-Language Pathologists$84,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Central Louisiana is $21.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.10 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Central Louisiana is 10.4% 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $30,780 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,120.