Medical Records Specialists Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $54,500 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.20
10th percentile $35,780
90th percentile $82,840
Employed locally 530
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,780
    25th
    $43,470
    50th (median)
    $54,500
    75th
    $68,170
    90th
    $82,840

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 85% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 15% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,740
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,520
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,480
    Anchorage, AK $59,120
    Grand Junction, CO $56,020

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,270
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,520
    Physicians, All Other $74,700
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,700
    Pharmacists $137,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Winston, NC is $26.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Winston, NC is 8.5% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,780 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,470.