Medical Records Specialists Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $48,560 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.35
10th percentile $36,650
90th percentile $89,220
Employed locally 2,210
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,650
    25th
    $39,820
    50th (median)
    $48,560
    75th
    $60,930
    90th
    $89,220

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 68% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 32% 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
    Gainesville, FL $53,820
    Flagstaff, AZ $53,270
    Florence, SC $50,100
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $47,680
    Jacksonville, FL $47,430
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $47,100

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,210
    Physicians, All Other $287,200
    Nurse Practitioners $128,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Tampa, FL is $23.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Tampa, FL is 3.4% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,650 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,820.