Medical Records Specialists Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $39,330 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.91
10th percentile $31,760
90th percentile $58,740
Employed locally 90
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,760
    25th
    $33,300
    50th (median)
    $39,330
    75th
    $50,690
    90th
    $58,740

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $62,670
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $61,080
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $60,830
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $58,450
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $56,940
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $55,820

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,520
    Physical Therapists$90,230
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,590
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,600
    Speech-Language Pathologists$105,500
    Physicians, All Other$387,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Las Cruces, NM is $18.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.48 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Las Cruces, NM is 21.7% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,760 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,300.