Medical Records Specialists Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $34,520 -31.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.60
10th percentile $24,040
90th percentile $53,670
Employed locally 80
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,040
    25th
    $30,520
    50th (median)
    $34,520
    75th
    $37,710
    90th
    $53,670

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 37% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $50,360
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,940
    Midland, TX $48,270
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,750
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,310
    Killeen-Temple, TX $46,740

    Related occupations in Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$76,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$52,670
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,010
    Nurse Practitioners$126,000
    Physical Therapists$103,780
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$67,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Texarkana, TX-AR is $16.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Texarkana, TX-AR is 31.3% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $24,040 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,520.