Medical Records Specialists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $86,960 +73.1% vs national
Median hourly $41.81
10th percentile $54,620
90th percentile $150,600
Employed locally 1,000
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,620
    25th
    $62,290
    50th (median)
    $86,960
    75th
    $120,980
    90th
    $150,600

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 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
    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
    Columbia, SC $65,960

    Nearby metros — Medical Records Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $60,810

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in San Jose, CA is $41.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in San Jose, CA is 73.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $54,620 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,290.