Medical Records Specialists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $47,440 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.81
10th percentile $38,790
90th percentile $62,860
Employed locally 260
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,790
    25th
    $43,270
    50th (median)
    $47,440
    75th
    $52,150
    90th
    $62,860

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 54% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 46% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,210
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $62,670
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $61,080
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $60,830
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $58,450
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $56,940

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,830
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,080
    Physical Therapists $97,850
    Nurse Practitioners $121,810
    Physicians, All Other $442,790
    Pharmacists $135,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Portland, ME is $22.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Portland, ME is 5.6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,790 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,270.