Medical Records Specialists Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $47,190 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.69
10th percentile $41,640
90th percentile $65,030
Employed locally 60
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,640
    25th
    $45,710
    50th (median)
    $47,190
    75th
    $62,230
    90th
    $65,030

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 26% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,610
    Ithaca, NY $56,830
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $55,640
    Rochester, NY $53,960
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,890

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,990
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,920
    Nurse Practitioners $133,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,510
    General Internal Medicine Physicians $237,470
    Pharmacists $134,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Elmira, NY is $22.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Elmira, NY is 6.1% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,640 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,710.