Medical Records Specialists Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $56,020 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.93
10th percentile $41,010
90th percentile $70,800
Employed locally 60
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,010
    25th
    $46,650
    50th (median)
    $56,020
    75th
    $60,310
    90th
    $70,800

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 78% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 22% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $67,790
    Columbia, SC $65,960
    District of Columbia $64,690
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,540
    Corvallis, OR $62,130

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,280
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,130
    Family Medicine Physicians $212,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,910
    Dental Hygienists $94,840
    Physical Therapists $98,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Grand Junction, CO is $26.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.80 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Grand Junction, CO is 11.5% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,010 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,650.