Medical Records Specialists Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $50,640 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.35
10th percentile $44,690
90th percentile $72,760
Employed locally 200
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,690
    25th
    $47,670
    50th (median)
    $50,640
    75th
    $61,120
    90th
    $72,760

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 54% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 46% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Napa, CA $62,200
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $61,120

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $135,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,600
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,870
    Family Medicine Physicians $410,370
    Pharmacists $169,050
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $52,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Salinas, CA is $24.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Salinas, CA is 0.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,690 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,670.