Medical Records Specialists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $55,980 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.92
10th percentile $40,850
90th percentile $100,950
Employed locally 1,680
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,850
    25th
    $46,880
    50th (median)
    $55,980
    75th
    $76,150
    90th
    $100,950

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 55% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 45% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,280
    Physicians, All Other $323,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,240
    Pharmacists $163,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in San Diego, CA is $26.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.04 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in San Diego, CA is 11.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,850 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,880.