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Medical Records Specialists Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Medical Records Specialists make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,860
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.5% vs 2024
$52,880
Mean Salary
$48,860
Median Salary
$23.49
Hourly Rate
17,210 people work as Medical Records Specialists in Texas
Medical Records Specialists salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Medical Records Specialists in Texas earn a median salary of $48,860 per year ($4,071/month).
This is 8.2% below the national average of $53,233.
Texas ranks #37 out of 51 states for Medical Records Specialists pay.
Approximately 17,210 people work in this occupation across Texas.
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 Texas
Salaries for Medical Records Specialists in Texas range from $34,440 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $78,390 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,470 and $63,970.
Median $48,860
P10: $34,440P25: $39,470P75: $63,970P90: $78,390
10th
$34,440
25th
$39,470
Median
$48,860
75th
$63,970
90th
$78,390
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,440
$16.56
$2,870
25th Percentile
$39,470
$18.98
$3,289
Median (50th)
$48,860
$23.49
$4,071
75th Percentile
$63,970
$30.75
$5,330
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$78,390
$37.69
$6,532
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,880 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Medical Records Specialists make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Medical Records Specialists in Texas is $48,860 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,880.
What is the salary range for a Medical Records Specialists in Texas?
Salaries for Medical Records Specialists in Texas range from $34,440 at the 10th percentile to $78,390 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,470 and $63,970.
What is the starting salary for a Medical Records Specialists in Texas?
Entry-level Medical Records Specialists positions in Texas typically start around $34,440 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,470 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Medical Records Specialists in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 17,210 people are employed as Medical Records Specialists in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Medical Records Specialists in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Medical Records Specialists in Texas is approximately $23.49 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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