Medical Records Specialists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $61,740 +22.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.69
10th percentile $46,380
90th percentile $82,640
Employed locally 1,370
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,380
    25th
    $49,440
    50th (median)
    $61,740
    75th
    $79,870
    90th
    $82,640

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 65% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 35% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $68,680
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,540
    Corvallis, OR $62,130
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $61,200
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $60,940
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $60,830

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$127,980
    Physicians, All Other$333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians$54,740
    Pharmacists$169,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$78,870
    Dental Hygienists$118,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Portland, OR-WA is $29.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 22.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,380 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,440.