Medical Records Specialists Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $47,910 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.04
10th percentile $34,330
90th percentile $64,440
Employed locally 120
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,330
    25th
    $38,530
    50th (median)
    $47,910
    75th
    $51,470
    90th
    $64,440

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 70% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 30% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,610
    Ithaca, NY $56,830
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $55,640
    Rochester, NY $53,960
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,890

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,390
    Pharmacists $127,230
    Physical Therapists $84,140
    Occupational Therapists $79,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Utica, NY is $23.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Utica, NY is 4.7% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,330 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,530.