Medical Records Specialists Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $49,090 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.60
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $74,400
Employed locally 40
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $46,570
    50th (median)
    $49,090
    75th
    $61,260
    90th
    $74,400

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 13% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Napa, CA $62,200
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $61,120

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $118,580
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,510
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,880
    Pharmacists $161,570
    Family Medicine Physicians $225,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in El Centro, CA is $23.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.88 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in El Centro, CA is 2.3% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,570.