Medical Records Specialists Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $53,960 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.94
10th percentile $43,280
90th percentile $84,090
Employed locally 580
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,280
    25th
    $47,130
    50th (median)
    $53,960
    75th
    $66,560
    90th
    $84,090

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 28% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,610
    Ithaca, NY $56,830
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $55,640
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,890
    Kingston, NY $52,200

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$95,010
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,880
    Nurse Practitioners$125,600
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,110
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$78,360
    Pharmacists$133,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Rochester, NY is $25.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Rochester, NY is 7.4% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,280 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,130.