Medical Records Specialists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $59,250 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.49
10th percentile $46,210
90th percentile $86,260
Employed locally 790
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,210
    25th
    $48,630
    50th (median)
    $59,250
    75th
    $74,870
    90th
    $86,260

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 42% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $67,790
    Columbia, SC $65,960
    District of Columbia $64,690
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,540
    Corvallis, OR $62,130

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Pharmacists $152,200
    Physical Therapists $102,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Denver, CO is $28.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Denver, CO is 17.9% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,210 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,630.