Medical Records Specialists Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $56,940 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.38
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $80,000
Employed locally 130
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $47,580
    50th (median)
    $56,940
    75th
    $74,650
    90th
    $80,000

    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 Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$89,650
    Physical Therapists$95,640
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,590
    Dental Hygienists$102,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,120
    Emergency Medical Technicians$44,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Southwest Colorado is $27.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Southwest Colorado is 13.3% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,580.