Medical Records Specialists Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $42,270 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.32
10th percentile $31,150
90th percentile $61,690
Employed locally 200
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,150
    25th
    $36,670
    50th (median)
    $42,270
    75th
    $49,620
    90th
    $61,690

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 33% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,540
    Corvallis, OR $62,130
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $61,080
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $60,810

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,250
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,300
    Pharmacists $133,130
    Physicians, All Other $285,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Montgomery, AL is $20.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Montgomery, AL is 15.9% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,150 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,670.