Medical Records Specialists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $46,730 -7% vs national
Median hourly $22.46
10th percentile $36,230
90th percentile $67,590
Employed locally 1,710
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,230
    25th
    $40,670
    50th (median)
    $46,730
    75th
    $53,160
    90th
    $67,590

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 37% 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
    Napa, CA $62,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,300
    Grants Pass, OR $51,200
    Lexington Park, MD $49,880
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $49,600
    Spartanburg, SC $49,510

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,790
    Physicians, All Other $172,490
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,760
    Pharmacists $131,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Pittsburgh, PA is $22.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 7% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,230 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,670.