Medical Records Specialists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $73,180 +45.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.18
10th percentile $47,840
90th percentile $104,410
Employed locally 2,200
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,840
    25th
    $55,190
    50th (median)
    $73,180
    75th
    $83,320
    90th
    $104,410

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 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
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,210
    Napa, CA $62,200
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $61,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $60,810

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $188,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $90,810
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,990
    Pharmacists $183,510
    Dental Hygienists $146,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in San Francisco, CA is $35.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in San Francisco, CA is 45.6% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,840 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,190.