Medical Records Specialists Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wheeling, WV-OH

Median annual salary $40,020 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.24
10th percentile $31,130
90th percentile $56,420
Employed locally 60
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,130
    25th
    $35,470
    50th (median)
    $40,020
    75th
    $46,930
    90th
    $56,420

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 68% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 32% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,730
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $53,130
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $50,100
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $46,970
    Beckley, WV $42,860
    Morgantown, WV $41,860

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,400
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $53,930
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,140
    Nurse Practitioners $123,900
    Pharmacists $134,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Wheeling, WV-OH is $19.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 20.4% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,130 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,470.