Medical Records Specialists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $49,600 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.85
10th percentile $40,570
90th percentile $80,110
Employed locally 80
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,570
    25th
    $45,320
    50th (median)
    $49,600
    75th
    $59,640
    90th
    $80,110

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 53% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 47% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,880
    Pharmacists $170,480
    Dental Hygienists $121,100
    Physical Therapists $99,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $23.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 1.3% below 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,570 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,320.