Medical Records Specialists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $48,780 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.45
10th percentile $36,660
90th percentile $63,050
Employed locally 550
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,660
    25th
    $39,010
    50th (median)
    $48,780
    75th
    $56,890
    90th
    $63,050

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 28% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $53,270
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $50,810
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $48,670
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $45,910
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $43,150
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $40,070

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,690
    Pharmacists $138,930
    Physicians, All Other $357,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,890
    Psychiatric Technicians $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Tucson, AZ is $23.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Tucson, AZ is 2.9% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,660 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,010.