Medical Records Specialists Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,300 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.34
10th percentile $30,960
90th percentile $64,690
Employed locally 130
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,960
    25th
    $31,510
    50th (median)
    $42,300
    75th
    $48,340
    90th
    $64,690

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,660
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,350
    Physicians, All Other $101,100
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,130
    Psychiatric Technicians $48,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $20.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.44 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 15.8% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $30,960 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,510.