Medical Records Specialists Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $51,890 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.95
10th percentile $35,900
90th percentile $71,150
Employed locally 440
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,900
    25th
    $39,770
    50th (median)
    $51,890
    75th
    $59,330
    90th
    $71,150

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 75% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 25% 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
    Columbia, SC $65,960
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $55,730
    Wisconsin $55,270
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,890
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $52,900

    Related occupations in Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,580
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,680
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,610
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$50,220
    Nurse Practitioners$110,550
    Physical Therapists$100,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Greenville, SC is $24.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Greenville, SC is 3.3% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,900 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,770.