Medical Records Specialists Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $42,010 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.20
10th percentile $28,290
90th percentile $54,490
Employed locally 170
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,290
    25th
    $31,720
    50th (median)
    $42,010
    75th
    $48,210
    90th
    $54,490

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 71% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 29% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $47,490
    Williamsport, PA $46,800
    Jackson, MS $37,280

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$64,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$46,470
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$31,240
    Nurse Practitioners$113,610
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,000
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$51,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Hattiesburg, MS is $20.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 16.4% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $28,290 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,720.