Medical Records Specialists Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $47,490 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.83
10th percentile $31,710
90th percentile $67,950
Employed locally 210
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,710
    25th
    $39,560
    50th (median)
    $47,490
    75th
    $56,990
    90th
    $67,950

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $56,580
    Williamsport, PA $46,800
    Hattiesburg, MS $42,010
    Jackson, MS $37,280

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $53,290
    Nurse Practitioners $119,270
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,380
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,650
    Pharmacists $136,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Gulfport, MS is $22.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Gulfport, MS is 5.5% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,710 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,560.