Medical Records Specialists Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,880 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.73
10th percentile $23,790
90th percentile $57,570
Employed locally 60
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,790
    25th
    $27,360
    50th (median)
    $36,880
    75th
    $50,300
    90th
    $57,570

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $64,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $48,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,670
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,040
    Nurse Practitioners $104,850
    Pharmacists $131,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Southwest Alabama is $17.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.60 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Southwest Alabama is 26.6% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $23,790 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,360.