Medical Records Specialists Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $46,150 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.19
10th percentile $33,390
90th percentile $66,960
Employed locally 250
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,390
    25th
    $37,900
    50th (median)
    $46,150
    75th
    $59,830
    90th
    $66,960

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 68% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 32% 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
    Corvallis, OR $62,130
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,740
    Nevada $60,530
    Charlottesville, VA $60,460

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,790
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Roanoke, VA is $22.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Roanoke, VA is 8.2% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,390 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,900.