Medical Records Specialists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $47,510 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $34,760
90th percentile $75,470
Employed locally 460
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,760
    25th
    $37,980
    50th (median)
    $47,510
    75th
    $60,990
    90th
    $75,470

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 44% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,250
    Carson City, NV $53,730
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $52,550
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $51,890
    Greenville, NC $49,350

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,750
    Dental Hygienists $107,420
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,030
    Pharmacists $150,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Reno, NV is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Reno, NV is 5.5% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,760 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,980.