Medical Records Specialists Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $39,260 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.87
10th percentile $32,780
90th percentile $62,740
Employed locally 50
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,780
    25th
    $34,650
    50th (median)
    $39,260
    75th
    $47,790
    90th
    $62,740

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,360
    Emergency Medical Technicians $46,500
    Physicians, All Other $215,480
    Physical Therapists $101,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Northwest Virginia is $18.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Northwest Virginia is 21.9% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $32,780 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,650.