Medical Records Specialists Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $51,230 +2% vs national
Median hourly $24.63
10th percentile $32,610
90th percentile $77,030
Employed locally 450
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,610
    25th
    $38,350
    50th (median)
    $51,230
    75th
    $67,530
    90th
    $77,030

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 37% 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
    Rapid City, SD $51,930
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $47,280
    Gadsden, AL $32,830

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $68,890
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,310
    Pharmacists $143,000
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $55,870
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,160
    Nurse Practitioners $130,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $24.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.50 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 2% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $32,610 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,350.