Medical Records Specialists Salary in Rocky Mount, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rocky Mount, NC

Median annual salary $47,600 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.89
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $81,020
Employed locally 50
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $47,600
    75th
    $64,690
    90th
    $81,020

    Rocky Mount economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 17% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,740
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,520
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,480
    Anchorage, AK $59,120
    Grand Junction, CO $56,020

    Related occupations in Rocky Mount, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,090
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,030
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,280
    Pharmacists $130,350
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $38,880
    Emergency Medical Technicians $39,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Rocky Mount?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Rocky Mount, NC is $22.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.20 or more per hour.

    Is Rocky Mount above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Rocky Mount, NC is 5.3% 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 Rocky Mount?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Rocky Mount, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.