Medical Records Specialists Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $56,980 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.39
10th percentile $40,710
90th percentile $71,600
Employed locally 50
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,710
    25th
    $47,130
    50th (median)
    $56,980
    75th
    $62,580
    90th
    $71,600

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 17% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,960
    Vallejo, CA $75,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Napa, CA $62,200
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $61,120

    Related occupations in Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $130,740
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,260
    Pharmacists $159,530
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,520
    Nurse Practitioners $158,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Hanford, CA is $27.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Hanford, CA is 13.4% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,710 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,130.