Medical Records Specialists Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $51,440 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.73
10th percentile $35,240
90th percentile $73,940
Employed locally 70
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,240
    25th
    $41,080
    50th (median)
    $51,440
    75th
    $58,300
    90th
    $73,940

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 97% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 3% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $62,670
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $61,080
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $60,830
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $58,450
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $56,940
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $55,820

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,530
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,120
    Dental Hygienists $93,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,720
    Pharmacists $140,520
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Farmington, NM is $24.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Farmington, NM is 2.4% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,240 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,080.