Medical Records Specialists Salary in Johnstown, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnstown, PA

Median annual salary $40,240 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.35
10th percentile $32,750
90th percentile $72,630
Employed locally 70
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,750
    25th
    $33,830
    50th (median)
    $40,240
    75th
    $48,210
    90th
    $72,630

    Johnstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,292 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
    Napa, CA $62,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,300
    Grants Pass, OR $51,200
    Lexington Park, MD $49,880
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $49,600
    Spartanburg, SC $49,510

    Related occupations in Johnstown, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,180
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$53,440
    Emergency Medical Technicians$33,090
    Pharmacy Technicians$33,950
    Physicians, All Other$72,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$53,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Johnstown, PA is $19.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Johnstown, PA is 19.9% 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 Johnstown?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $32,750 per year in Johnstown, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,830.