Medical Records Specialists Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $44,370 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.33
10th percentile $31,490
90th percentile $62,390
Employed locally 230
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,490
    25th
    $36,450
    50th (median)
    $44,370
    75th
    $52,110
    90th
    $62,390

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 70% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 30% 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
    Napa, CA $62,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,300
    Grants Pass, OR $51,200
    Lexington Park, MD $49,880
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $49,600
    Spartanburg, SC $49,510

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians$35,250
    Pharmacists$133,420
    Physicians, All Other$166,820
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Scranton, PA is $21.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.03 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Scranton, PA is 11.7% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,490 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,450.