Medical Records Specialists Salary in Morristown, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Morristown, TN

Median annual salary $40,550 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.50
10th percentile $23,920
90th percentile $62,650
Employed locally 30
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,920
    25th
    $31,220
    50th (median)
    $40,550
    75th
    $47,880
    90th
    $62,650

    Morristown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,130 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $56,580
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $55,680
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $50,490
    Jackson, TN $49,140
    Johnson City, TN $47,050
    Clarksville, TN-KY $46,840

    Related occupations in Morristown, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$76,640
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$49,410
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,050
    Nurse Practitioners$98,500
    Pharmacists$125,540
    Emergency Medical Technicians$51,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Morristown, TN is $19.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Morristown, TN is 19.3% 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 Morristown?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $23,920 per year in Morristown, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,220.