Medical Records Specialists Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $37,440 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $25,300
90th percentile $49,200
Employed locally 50
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,300
    25th
    $30,510
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $43,980
    90th
    $49,200

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 33% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,730
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $53,130
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $50,100
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $46,970
    Beckley, WV $42,860
    Morgantown, WV $41,860

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,410
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,410
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,360
    Nurse Practitioners $124,790
    Pharmacists $134,140
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Parkersburg, WV is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Parkersburg, WV is 25.5% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $25,300 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,510.