Medical Records Specialists Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $61,520 +22.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.58
10th percentile $40,830
90th percentile $79,700
Employed locally 1,060
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,830
    25th
    $48,010
    50th (median)
    $61,520
    75th
    $65,550
    90th
    $79,700

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 28% 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
    District of Columbia $64,690
    Alexandria, LA $58,410
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,730
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,520
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $56,470
    Springfield, MA $55,280

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,420
    Physical Therapists $102,460
    Pharmacists $128,420
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $78,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Providence, RI-MA is $29.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Providence, RI-MA is 22.4% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,830 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,010.