Medical Records Specialists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $60,810 +21% vs national
Median hourly $29.24
10th percentile $45,440
90th percentile $95,560
Employed locally 150
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,440
    25th
    $47,760
    50th (median)
    $60,810
    75th
    $77,530
    90th
    $95,560

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $172,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,180
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,330
    Dental Hygienists $131,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Santa Rosa, CA is $29.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 21% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,440 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,760.