Medical Records Specialists Salary in Lafayette, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette, LA

Median annual salary $50,140 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.11
10th percentile $30,810
90th percentile $62,200
Employed locally 220
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,810
    25th
    $34,460
    50th (median)
    $50,140
    75th
    $60,150
    90th
    $62,200

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 18% 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 Lafayette, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$76,550
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$48,900
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,600
    Pharmacists$129,310
    General Internal Medicine Physicians$180,960
    Nurse Practitioners$120,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Lafayette, LA is $24.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Lafayette, LA is 0.2% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $30,810 per year in Lafayette, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,460.