Medical Records Specialists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $50,800 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.42
10th percentile $43,040
90th percentile $72,740
Employed locally 130
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,040
    25th
    $43,900
    50th (median)
    $50,800
    75th
    $61,150
    90th
    $72,740

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 54% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 46% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $67,790
    Iowa City, IA $64,020
    Hawaii $62,990
    Washington $62,250
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,740
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,520

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,850
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,220
    Pharmacists $150,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,270
    Dental Hygienists $122,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Olympia, WA is $24.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.75 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Olympia, WA is 1.1% above 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,040 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,900.