Medical Records Specialists Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $61,120 +21.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $41,370
90th percentile $92,120
Employed locally 280
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,370
    25th
    $48,080
    50th (median)
    $61,120
    75th
    $76,810
    90th
    $92,120

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 69% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 31% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,960
    Vallejo, CA $75,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Napa, CA $62,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $60,810

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$131,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,730
    Pharmacists$158,030
    Respiratory Therapists$97,280
    Psychiatric Technicians$91,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Stockton, CA is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Stockton, CA is 21.6% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,370 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,080.