Medical Records Specialists Salary in Goldsboro, NC

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

Median annual salary $39,100 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.80
10th percentile $33,500
90th percentile $81,310
Employed locally 60
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,500
    25th
    $37,680
    50th (median)
    $39,100
    75th
    $63,250
    90th
    $81,310

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 33% 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 Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,910
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,120
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,720
    Pharmacists$129,010
    Dental Hygienists$79,250
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$43,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Goldsboro, NC is $18.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Goldsboro, NC is 22.2% 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,500 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,680.