Medical Records Specialists Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $48,700 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.42
10th percentile $38,920
90th percentile $76,770
Employed locally 220
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,920
    25th
    $42,040
    50th (median)
    $48,700
    75th
    $61,680
    90th
    $76,770

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 61% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 39% 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
    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
    Napa, CA $62,200
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $61,120

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,460
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,450
    Nurse Practitioners $164,790
    Emergency Medical Technicians $43,940
    Pharmacists $166,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Modesto, CA is $23.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Modesto, CA is 3.1% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,920 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,040.