Medical Records Specialists Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $38,690 -23% vs national
Median hourly $18.60
10th percentile $27,680
90th percentile $57,130
Employed locally 100
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,680
    25th
    $31,880
    50th (median)
    $38,690
    75th
    $45,400
    90th
    $57,130

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 71% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 29% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $68,680
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $55,640
    Gainesville, FL $53,820
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $53,670
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $51,930
    Sheboygan, WI $51,810

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $46,170
    Pharmacy Technicians $34,490
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,490
    Pharmacists $128,150
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $57,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Valdosta, GA is $18.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Valdosta, GA is 23% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $27,680 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,880.