Medical Records Specialists Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,460 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.38
10th percentile $34,720
90th percentile $58,370
Employed locally 220
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,720
    25th
    $37,410
    50th (median)
    $44,460
    75th
    $46,800
    90th
    $58,370

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,760
    Pharmacy Technicians$35,840
    Pharmacists$139,020
    Physical Therapists$98,000
    Emergency Medical Technicians$37,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $21.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.11 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 11.5% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,720 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,410.