Medical Records Specialists Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $48,750 -3% vs national
Median hourly $23.44
10th percentile $33,020
90th percentile $71,030
Employed locally 370
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,020
    25th
    $40,560
    50th (median)
    $48,750
    75th
    $59,580
    90th
    $71,030

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 61% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 39% 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
    Napa, CA $62,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,300
    Grants Pass, OR $51,200
    Lexington Park, MD $49,880
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $49,600
    Spartanburg, SC $49,510

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,500
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,520
    Physicians, All Other $156,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,400
    Pharmacists $134,690
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $40,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Harrisburg, PA is $23.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Harrisburg, PA is 3% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,020 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,560.