Medical Records Specialists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $51,010 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.53
10th percentile $36,460
90th percentile $104,040
Employed locally 1,020
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,460
    25th
    $43,220
    50th (median)
    $51,010
    75th
    $66,230
    90th
    $104,040

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 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
    South Carolina $58,510
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $58,450
    Connecticut $58,250
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $56,940
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $53,640
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $51,960

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,140
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,710
    Physicians, All Other $167,500
    Pharmacists $137,210
    Nurse Practitioners $127,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Salt Lake City, UT is $24.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.00 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 1.5% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,460 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,220.