Medical Records Specialists Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $45,000 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.64
10th percentile $32,170
90th percentile $66,960
Employed locally 120
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,170
    25th
    $35,950
    50th (median)
    $45,000
    75th
    $58,340
    90th
    $66,960

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 73% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 27% 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
    Napa, CA $62,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,300
    Grants Pass, OR $51,200
    Lexington Park, MD $49,880
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $49,600
    Spartanburg, SC $49,510

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,180
    Physicians, All Other $78,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,170
    Pharmacists $130,680
    Nurse Practitioners $122,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Erie, PA is $21.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Erie, PA is 10.4% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $32,170 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,950.