Medical Records Specialists Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $36,340 -27.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.47
10th percentile $21,720
90th percentile $61,260
Employed locally 550
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,720
    25th
    $26,310
    50th (median)
    $36,340
    75th
    $47,130
    90th
    $61,260

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 70% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 30% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$42,890
    Nurse Practitioners$114,080
    Physicians, All Other$295,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in McAllen, TX is $17.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in McAllen, TX is 27.7% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $21,720 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,310.