Medical Records Specialists Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $47,930 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.05
10th percentile $37,690
90th percentile $105,870
Employed locally 250
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,690
    25th
    $38,210
    50th (median)
    $47,930
    75th
    $62,900
    90th
    $105,870

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 38% 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
    Napa, CA $62,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,300
    Grants Pass, OR $51,200
    Lexington Park, MD $49,880
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $49,600
    Spartanburg, SC $49,510

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,030
    Physicians, All Other $77,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,450
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,450
    Pharmacists $137,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Reading, PA is $23.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Reading, PA is 4.6% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,690 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,210.