Medical Records Specialists Salary in Lancaster, PA

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

Median annual salary $46,450 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.33
10th percentile $34,080
90th percentile $70,190
Employed locally 220
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,080
    25th
    $37,940
    50th (median)
    $46,450
    75th
    $57,840
    90th
    $70,190

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 55% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 45% 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 Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,180
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,140
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,750
    Physicians, All Other $184,790
    Pharmacists $133,610
    Nurse Practitioners $130,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Lancaster, PA is $22.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Lancaster, PA is 7.6% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,080 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,940.