Medical Records Specialists Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,110 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.80
10th percentile $31,240
90th percentile $63,130
Employed locally 50
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,240
    25th
    $33,860
    50th (median)
    $39,110
    75th
    $45,930
    90th
    $63,130

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,910
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,260
    Pharmacists $131,360
    Paramedics $45,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Northeast Virginia is $18.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.06 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Northeast Virginia is 22.2% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,240 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,860.