Medical Records Specialists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $75,210 +49.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.16
10th percentile $46,210
90th percentile $116,790
Employed locally 1,410
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,210
    25th
    $52,030
    50th (median)
    $75,210
    75th
    $97,260
    90th
    $116,790

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 20% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $68,680
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $67,790
    Columbia, SC $65,960

    Nearby metros — Medical Records Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,960
    Vallejo, CA $75,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Napa, CA $62,200
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $61,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $60,810

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Sacramento, CA is $36.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Sacramento, CA is 49.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,210 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,030.