Medical Records Specialists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $50,810 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.43
10th percentile $38,450
90th percentile $70,970
Employed locally 2,030
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,450
    25th
    $42,160
    50th (median)
    $50,810
    75th
    $60,520
    90th
    $70,970

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 60% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 40% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $53,270
    Tucson, AZ $48,780
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $48,670
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $45,910
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $43,150
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $40,070

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,880
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,580
    Nurse Practitioners $134,630
    Pharmacists $136,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Phoenix, AZ is $24.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,450 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,160.