Medical Records Specialists Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $52,940 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.45
10th percentile $42,070
90th percentile $77,380
Employed locally 30
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,070
    25th
    $46,780
    50th (median)
    $52,940
    75th
    $59,650
    90th
    $77,380

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 73% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 27% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $67,790
    Iowa City, IA $64,020
    Hawaii $62,990
    Washington $62,250
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,740
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,520

    Related occupations in Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$105,360
    Pharmacy Technicians$53,890
    Pharmacists$154,040
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,310
    Physicians, All Other$219,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Walla Walla, WA is $25.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Walla Walla, WA is 5.4% above 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,070 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,780.