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Medical Records Specialists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Medical Records Specialists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,810
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.5% vs 2024
$68,230
Mean Salary
$61,810
Median Salary
$29.72
Hourly Rate
18,700 people work as Medical Records Specialists in California
Medical Records Specialists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Medical Records Specialists in California earn a median salary of $61,810 per year ($5,150/month).
This is 16.1% above the national average of $53,233.
California ranks #5 out of 51 states for Medical Records Specialists pay.
Approximately 18,700 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Medical Records Specialists
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
Salary Range: Medical Records Specialists in California
Salaries for Medical Records Specialists in California range from $43,800 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $102,470 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,000 and $80,630.
Median $61,810
P10: $43,800P25: $49,000P75: $80,630P90: $102,470
10th
$43,800
25th
$49,000
Median
$61,810
75th
$80,630
90th
$102,470
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,800
$21.06
$3,650
25th Percentile
$49,000
$23.56
$4,083
Median (50th)
$61,810
$29.72
$5,150
75th Percentile
$80,630
$38.76
$6,719
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$102,470
$49.26
$8,539
Note: The mean (average) salary of $68,230 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Medical Records Specialists make in California?
The median annual salary for Medical Records Specialists in California is $61,810 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $68,230.
What is the salary range for a Medical Records Specialists in California?
Salaries for Medical Records Specialists in California range from $43,800 at the 10th percentile to $102,470 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,000 and $80,630.
What is the starting salary for a Medical Records Specialists in California?
Entry-level Medical Records Specialists positions in California typically start around $43,800 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,000 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Medical Records Specialists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 18,700 people are employed as Medical Records Specialists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Medical Records Specialists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Medical Records Specialists in California is approximately $29.72 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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