Medical Records Specialists Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $52,120 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.06
10th percentile $35,750
90th percentile $63,980
Employed locally 70
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,750
    25th
    $40,830
    50th (median)
    $52,120
    75th
    $53,400
    90th
    $63,980

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 24% 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
    Topeka, KS $60,900
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $53,740
    Fairbanks-College, AK $53,510
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $52,940
    Kansas City, MO-KS $49,750
    Jackson, TN $49,140

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,510
    Pharmacists $124,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,500
    Dental Hygienists $83,690
    Physical Therapists $101,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Lawrence, KS is $25.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Lawrence, KS is 3.7% above 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,750 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,830.