Medical Records Specialists Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $51,930 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.97
10th percentile $34,790
90th percentile $72,560
Employed locally 160
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,790
    25th
    $41,020
    50th (median)
    $51,930
    75th
    $66,200
    90th
    $72,560

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $51,230
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $47,280
    Gadsden, AL $32,830

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$69,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$49,970
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$53,110
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,010
    Nurse Practitioners$111,810
    Pharmacists$153,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Rapid City, SD is $24.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.37 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Rapid City, SD is 3.3% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,790 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,020.