Medical Records Specialists Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $36,900 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.74
10th percentile $31,050
90th percentile $60,420
Employed locally 50
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,050
    25th
    $35,450
    50th (median)
    $36,900
    75th
    $45,630
    90th
    $60,420

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 33% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $62,670
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,520
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $61,200
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $61,080
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $60,830

    Related occupations in Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$76,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$49,210
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,010
    Nurse Practitioners$104,720
    Physicians, All Other$179,720
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$43,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Hot Springs, AR is $17.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.39 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Hot Springs, AR is 26.6% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,050 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,450.