Medical Records Specialists Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $45,350 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.80
10th percentile $37,020
90th percentile $59,280
Employed locally 50
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,020
    25th
    $38,530
    50th (median)
    $45,350
    75th
    $52,510
    90th
    $59,280

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 71% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 29% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,520
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,520
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $55,680
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $53,940
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $53,460
    Boise City, ID $52,070

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,220
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,610
    Pharmacy Technicians$42,880
    Dental Hygienists$80,990
    Pharmacists$127,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$37,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Pocatello, ID is $21.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Pocatello, ID is 9.8% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,020 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,530.