Medical Records Specialists Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $56,350 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.09
10th percentile $41,400
90th percentile $90,530
Employed locally 370
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,400
    25th
    $46,280
    50th (median)
    $56,350
    75th
    $66,490
    90th
    $90,530

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 60% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 40% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $60,810
    Bismarck, ND $59,540
    Maryland $59,140
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,520

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$103,490
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$74,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$68,970
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,960
    Nurse Practitioners$144,200
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Worcester, MA is $27.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Worcester, MA is 12.1% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,400 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,280.