Medical Records Specialists Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $49,280 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.69
10th percentile $39,400
90th percentile $98,440
Employed locally 100
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,400
    25th
    $44,850
    50th (median)
    $49,280
    75th
    $70,130
    90th
    $98,440

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 69% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 31% 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
    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
    Napa, CA $62,200
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $61,120

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$124,990
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$71,280
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,610
    Pharmacists$163,770
    Physical Therapists$113,150
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$98,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Redding, CA is $23.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Redding, CA is 1.9% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,400 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,850.