Medical Records Specialists Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $35,210 -29.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.93
10th percentile $30,580
90th percentile $67,500
Employed locally 110
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,580
    25th
    $33,160
    50th (median)
    $35,210
    75th
    $52,870
    90th
    $67,500

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,370
    Pharmacists $127,040
    Nurse Practitioners $119,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Southwest Louisiana is $16.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Southwest Louisiana is 29.9% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $30,580 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,160.