Medical Records Specialists Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $45,990 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.11
10th percentile $25,520
90th percentile $65,150
Employed locally 540
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,520
    25th
    $34,980
    50th (median)
    $45,990
    75th
    $61,610
    90th
    $65,150

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 78% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 22% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $50,360
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,940
    Midland, TX $48,270
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,750
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,310
    Killeen-Temple, TX $46,740

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,740
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$49,790
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$66,160
    Pharmacists$131,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in El Paso, TX is $22.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in El Paso, TX is 8.5% 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 Paso?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $25,520 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,980.