Medical Records Specialists Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $45,800 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.02
10th percentile $35,170
90th percentile $55,180
Employed locally 30
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,170
    25th
    $36,340
    50th (median)
    $45,800
    75th
    $53,670
    90th
    $55,180

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 70% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 30% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $57,520
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $53,130
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $51,630
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $48,690
    Elizabethtown, KY $48,220
    Kentucky $48,020

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,510
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,640
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,730
    Physicians, All Other$401,180
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,250
    Nurse Practitioners$119,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Owensboro, KY is $22.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Owensboro, KY is 8.9% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,170 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,340.