Medical Records Specialists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $53,460 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.70
10th percentile $39,460
90th percentile $96,700
Employed locally 1,330
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,460
    25th
    $45,800
    50th (median)
    $53,460
    75th
    $73,010
    90th
    $96,700

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 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
    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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $130,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,790
    Pharmacists $160,640
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,300
    Respiratory Therapists $97,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Riverside, CA is $25.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Riverside, CA is 6.4% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,460 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,800.