Medical Records Specialists Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $49,510 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.80
10th percentile $39,370
90th percentile $71,860
Employed locally 200
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,370
    25th
    $40,000
    50th (median)
    $49,510
    75th
    $62,970
    90th
    $71,860

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 21% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Columbia, SC $65,960
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $55,730
    Wisconsin $55,270
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,890
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $52,900

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,550
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,610
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,700
    Pharmacists $149,880
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,300
    Physical Therapists $108,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Spartanburg, SC is $23.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.34 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Spartanburg, SC is 1.5% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,370 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,000.