Medical Records Specialists Salary in Visalia, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Visalia, CA

Median annual salary $49,160 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $90,430
Employed locally 150
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $43,460
    50th (median)
    $49,160
    75th
    $73,680
    90th
    $90,430

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 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
    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
    Napa, CA $62,200
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $61,120

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $120,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,290
    Nurse Practitioners $156,740
    Pharmacists $164,840
    Psychiatric Technicians $77,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Visalia, CA is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Visalia, CA is 2.2% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,460.