Medical Records Specialists Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $40,050 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.26
10th percentile $31,490
90th percentile $68,570
Employed locally 90
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,490
    25th
    $34,280
    50th (median)
    $40,050
    75th
    $55,990
    90th
    $68,570

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 38% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $68,680
    Rhode Island $63,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,740
    Cleveland, OH $61,230

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $72,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,410
    Physicians, All Other $355,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,810
    Pharmacists $128,840
    Nurse Practitioners $124,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Houma, LA is $19.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Houma, LA is 20.3% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,490 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,280.