Medical Records Specialists Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $60,460 +20.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.07
10th percentile $40,490
90th percentile $73,390
Employed locally 210
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,490
    25th
    $50,300
    50th (median)
    $60,460
    75th
    $64,420
    90th
    $73,390

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 33% 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
    Vallejo, CA $75,270
    Corvallis, OR $62,130
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,740
    Nevada $60,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,730

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,180
    Physicians, All Other $212,870
    Nurse Practitioners $129,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,630
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,140
    Pharmacists $137,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Charlottesville, VA is $29.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Charlottesville, VA is 20.3% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,490 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,300.