Medical Records Specialists Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $40,590 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.51
10th percentile $30,990
90th percentile $64,290
Employed locally 180
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,990
    25th
    $34,740
    50th (median)
    $40,590
    75th
    $52,620
    90th
    $64,290

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,960
    Vallejo, CA $75,270
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,540
    Corvallis, OR $62,130
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $61,080
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $60,810

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $68,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,110
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,650
    Pharmacists $130,890
    Nurse Practitioners $109,610
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Tuscaloosa, AL is $19.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 19.2% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $30,990 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,740.