Medical Records Specialists Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,820 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.84
10th percentile $42,240
90th percentile $83,500
Employed locally 170
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,240
    25th
    $44,400
    50th (median)
    $55,820
    75th
    $61,320
    90th
    $83,500

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,400
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,820
    Paramedics $85,590
    Physicians, All Other $315,660
    Pharmacists $155,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Western Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Western Washington is $26.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.69 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Western Washington is 11.1% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,240 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,400.