Medical Records Specialists Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $46,400 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.31
10th percentile $32,580
90th percentile $72,590
Employed locally 180
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,580
    25th
    $37,420
    50th (median)
    $46,400
    75th
    $58,010
    90th
    $72,590

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 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
    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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,290
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,050
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,870
    Nurse Practitioners$125,760
    Physicians, All Other$239,170
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$37,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Longview, TX is $22.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Longview, TX is 7.7% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $32,580 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,420.