Medical Records Specialists Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $52,900 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.43
10th percentile $35,080
90th percentile $70,570
Employed locally 390
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,080
    25th
    $40,340
    50th (median)
    $52,900
    75th
    $62,960
    90th
    $70,570

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 64% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 36% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Columbia, SC $65,960
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $55,730
    Wisconsin $55,270
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,890
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,960

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,620
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,040
    Physicians, All Other$163,900
    Nurse Practitioners$123,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,010
    Pharmacists$140,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Charleston, SC is $25.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Charleston, SC is 5.3% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,080 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,340.