Medical Records Specialists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $51,840 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.92
10th percentile $34,790
90th percentile $76,590
Employed locally 280
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,790
    25th
    $44,600
    50th (median)
    $51,840
    75th
    $60,380
    90th
    $76,590

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $68,680
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,540
    Corvallis, OR $62,130
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,740
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $61,200
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $60,940

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $128,150
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,030
    Psychiatric Technicians $63,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $50,600
    Dental Hygienists $116,780
    Physicians, All Other $373,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Salem, OR is $24.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Salem, OR is 3.2% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,790 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,600.