Medical Records Specialists Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $45,240 -10% vs national
Median hourly $21.75
10th percentile $35,280
90th percentile $59,850
Employed locally 50
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,280
    25th
    $36,290
    50th (median)
    $45,240
    75th
    $47,840
    90th
    $59,850

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,540
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $60,940
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $54,180
    Columbia, MO $54,020
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $53,670

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,050
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,360
    Nurse Practitioners $124,850
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Jefferson City, MO is $21.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.04 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Jefferson City, MO is 10% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,280 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,290.