Medical Records Specialists Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $36,820 -26.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $21,180
90th percentile $60,780
Employed locally 70
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,180
    25th
    $27,910
    50th (median)
    $36,820
    75th
    $47,260
    90th
    $60,780

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 59% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 41% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,940
    Midland, TX $48,270
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,750
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,310
    Killeen-Temple, TX $46,740

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,580
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$55,100
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,760
    Emergency Medical Technicians$35,420
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$44,260
    Physical Therapists$95,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Laredo, TX is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Laredo, TX is 26.7% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $21,180 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,910.