Medical Records Specialists Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $53,590 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.76
10th percentile $37,220
90th percentile $67,180
Employed locally 80
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,220
    25th
    $39,130
    50th (median)
    $53,590
    75th
    $67,180
    90th
    $67,180

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 28% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $62,670
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $61,080
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $60,830
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $58,450
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $56,940
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $55,820

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$91,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$48,380
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,340
    Nurse Practitioners$144,400
    Dental Hygienists$97,090
    Pharmacists$141,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Santa Fe, NM is $25.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Santa Fe, NM is 6.6% 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 Fe?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,220 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,130.