Medical Records Specialists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $48,940 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.53
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $77,800
Employed locally 4,100
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $41,250
    50th (median)
    $48,940
    75th
    $63,150
    90th
    $77,800

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $50,360
    Midland, TX $48,270
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,750
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,310
    Killeen-Temple, TX $46,740
    Odessa, TX $46,690

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$52,590
    Physicians, All Other$292,490
    Pharmacists$139,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Houston, TX is $23.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Houston, TX is 2.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,250.