Medical Records Specialists Hourly Wage in Texas (2024)

The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Texas is $21.24/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Texas hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$14.95
/hour
Median (P50)
$21.24
/hour
Senior (P90)
$32.94
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$44,180
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Texas vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$14.95
National: $17.39
-14.0%
Median (P50)
$21.24
National: $24.07
-11.8%
Senior (P90)
$32.94
National: $35.84
-8.1%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $14.95 $598 $2591 $31,090
Q1 (P25) $17.5 $700 $3034 $36,410
Median (P50) $21.24 $850 $3682 $44,180
Q3 (P75) $27.13 $1085 $4702 $56,430
Senior (P90) $32.94 $1318 $5709 $68,510

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Medical Records Specialists

#1
$29.48
$29.48/hr
+22.5%
#2
$29.47
$29.47/hr
+22.4%
#3
$29.3
$29.3/hr
+21.7%
#4
$29.12
$29.12/hr
+21.0%
#5
$28.84
$28.84/hr
+19.8%
#6
$28.39
$28.39/hr
+17.9%
#7
$28.16
$28.16/hr
+17.0%
#8
$28.13
$28.13/hr
+16.9%
#9
$26.76
$26.76/hr
+11.2%
#10
$26.58
$26.58/hr
+10.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Texas?

The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Texas is $21.24/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $44,180.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Texas Medical Records Specialists hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Medical Records Specialists in Texas is $21.24/hr compared to the national average of $24.07/hr — lower by $2.83/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Medical Records Specialists in Texas?

Entry-level Medical Records Specialists professionals in Texas earn approximately $14.95/hour (10th percentile), which equals $31,090.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $32.94/hour.

How much does a senior Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Texas?

Senior-level Medical Records Specialists professionals in Texas (90th percentile) earn approximately $32.94/hour, or $68,510.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Medical Records Specialists (SOC 292072) in Texas.

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