Medical Records Specialists Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,870 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.73
10th percentile $26,160
90th percentile $59,010
Employed locally 90
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,160
    25th
    $30,570
    50th (median)
    $36,870
    75th
    $44,320
    90th
    $59,010

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $62,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $48,770
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,670
    Pharmacists $128,530
    Nurse Practitioners $108,830
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Northwest Alabama is $17.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.66 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Northwest Alabama is 26.6% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $26,160 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,570.