Medical Records Specialists Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $49,710 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.90
10th percentile $35,170
90th percentile $77,740
Employed locally 270
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,170
    25th
    $38,080
    50th (median)
    $49,710
    75th
    $65,420
    90th
    $77,740

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 16% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,740
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,520
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,480
    Anchorage, AK $59,120
    Grand Junction, CO $56,020

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,990
    Pharmacists $135,310
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $72,630
    Dental Hygienists $80,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Fayetteville, NC is $23.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Fayetteville, NC is 1.1% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,170 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,080.