Medical Records Specialists Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $56,470 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.15
10th percentile $40,790
90th percentile $111,090
Employed locally 200
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,790
    25th
    $45,580
    50th (median)
    $56,470
    75th
    $74,350
    90th
    $111,090

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 59% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 41% 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 Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,640
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,130
    Family Medicine Physicians $287,230
    Physical Therapists $121,330
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Santa Maria, CA is $27.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Santa Maria, CA is 12.4% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,790 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,580.