Medical Records Specialists Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $53,510 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.73
10th percentile $47,260
90th percentile $76,460
Employed locally 200
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,260
    25th
    $47,670
    50th (median)
    $53,510
    75th
    $61,580
    90th
    $76,460

    Fairbanks economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 37% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Anchorage, AK $59,120
    Kankakee, IL $54,720
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $53,740
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $53,640
    North Dakota $53,550

    Related occupations in Fairbanks, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $102,660
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $48,690
    Dental Hygienists $130,110
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,740
    Physician Assistants $133,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Fairbanks, AK is $25.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Fairbanks, AK is 6.5% above 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 Fairbanks?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,260 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,670.