Medical Records Specialists Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $38,900 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.70
10th percentile $34,970
90th percentile $67,950
Employed locally 740
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,970
    25th
    $35,560
    50th (median)
    $38,900
    75th
    $56,030
    90th
    $67,950

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 38% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $68,680
    Rhode Island $63,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,740
    Cleveland, OH $61,230

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,920
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,800
    Physicians, All Other $326,440
    Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $66,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,110
    Pharmacists $128,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in New Orleans, LA is $18.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.06 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in New Orleans, LA is 22.6% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,970 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,560.