Medical Records Specialists Salary in Central Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $49,150 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $35,150
90th percentile $70,690
Employed locally 230
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,150
    25th
    $39,460
    50th (median)
    $49,150
    75th
    $57,640
    90th
    $70,690

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,270
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,480
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,050
    Emergency Medical Technicians$36,660
    Physical Therapists$94,140
    Pharmacists$132,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Central Pennsylvania is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Central Pennsylvania is 2.2% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,150 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,460.