Medical Records Specialists Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $53,820 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.87
10th percentile $35,930
90th percentile $82,270
Employed locally 380
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,930
    25th
    $42,570
    50th (median)
    $53,820
    75th
    $67,290
    90th
    $82,270

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 91% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 9% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $53,270
    Florence, SC $50,100
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $48,560
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $47,680
    Jacksonville, FL $47,430
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $47,100

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,710
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,990
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,850
    Pharmacists$134,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$69,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Gainesville, FL is $25.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Gainesville, FL is 7.1% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,930 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,570.