Medical Records Specialists Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $33,380 -33.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.05
10th percentile $24,380
90th percentile $54,560
Employed locally 120
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,380
    25th
    $27,470
    50th (median)
    $33,380
    75th
    $41,510
    90th
    $54,560

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 59% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 41% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,540
    Corvallis, OR $62,130
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $61,080
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $60,810

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $65,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $39,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,100
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,800
    Nurse Practitioners $103,860
    Physicians, All Other $363,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Dothan, AL is $16.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Dothan, AL is 33.6% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $24,380 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,470.