Medical Records Specialists Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $52,550 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.27
10th percentile $42,470
90th percentile $84,720
Employed locally 80
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,470
    25th
    $47,730
    50th (median)
    $52,550
    75th
    $77,380
    90th
    $84,720

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 48% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 52% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $178,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,420
    Physicians, All Other $305,610
    Nurse Practitioners $159,090
    Dental Hygienists $127,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Santa Cruz, CA is $25.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.41 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 4.6% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,470 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,730.