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Medical Records Specialists Salary Guide for Texas

medical records specialists working in Texas earn an average of $44,680.00 per year, based on the latest available data.

Key Statistics

Total Employment
19,750
Annual Mean Salary
$44,680.00
Hourly Rate
$21.48
Estimated Monthly*
$3,436.80
*Based on 40-hour work week

Texas vs National Salary Trends

The chart below compares Texas's medical records specialists salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if Texas offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.

While Texas shows an upward salary trend for medical records specialists, it remains below the national average. However, the positive trajectory indicates potential for growth in the future.

Local Market Analysis

Salaries for medical records specialists can vary significantly within Texas. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.

Sherman-Denison

Annual Mean Salary
$49,320.00
Hourly Rate
$23.71
Employment
70 professionals
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Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington

Annual Mean Salary
$47,090.00
Hourly Rate
$22.64
Employment
6,180 professionals
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Killeen-Temple

Annual Mean Salary
$46,980.00
Hourly Rate
$22.59
Employment
270 professionals
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Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land

Annual Mean Salary
$46,590.00
Hourly Rate
$22.40
Employment
4,280 professionals
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Austin-Round Rock

Annual Mean Salary
$45,500.00
Hourly Rate
$21.88
Employment
1,590 professionals
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Longview

Annual Mean Salary
$45,480.00
Hourly Rate
$21.87
Employment
180 professionals
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San Antonio-New Braunfels

Annual Mean Salary
$45,400.00
Hourly Rate
$21.83
Employment
1,770 professionals
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Midland

Annual Mean Salary
$44,680.00
Hourly Rate
$21.48
Employment
80 professionals
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Wichita Falls

Annual Mean Salary
$44,540.00
Hourly Rate
$21.42
Employment
120 professionals
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Tyler

Annual Mean Salary
$43,870.00
Hourly Rate
$21.09
Employment
240 professionals
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Lubbock

Annual Mean Salary
$43,220.00
Hourly Rate
$20.78
Employment
250 professionals
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College Station-Bryan

Annual Mean Salary
$43,010.00
Hourly Rate
$20.68
Employment
280 professionals
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Odessa

Annual Mean Salary
$42,180.00
Hourly Rate
$20.28
Employment
30 professionals
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Victoria

Annual Mean Salary
$41,730.00
Hourly Rate
$20.06
Employment
80 professionals
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Waco

Annual Mean Salary
$41,490.00
Hourly Rate
$19.95
Employment
110 professionals
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Amarillo

Annual Mean Salary
$41,080.00
Hourly Rate
$19.75
Employment
180 professionals
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Abilene

Annual Mean Salary
$41,040.00
Hourly Rate
$19.73
Employment
140 professionals
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Corpus Christi

Annual Mean Salary
$40,950.00
Hourly Rate
$19.69
Employment
230 professionals
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Beaumont-Port Arthur

Annual Mean Salary
$40,940.00
Hourly Rate
$19.68
Employment
150 professionals
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El Paso

Annual Mean Salary
$39,240.00
Hourly Rate
$18.87
Employment
680 professionals
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Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$38,320.00
Hourly Rate
$18.42
Employment
70 professionals
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North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$38,310.00
Hourly Rate
$18.42
Employment
290 professionals
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Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$37,800.00
Hourly Rate
$18.17
Employment
230 professionals
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West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$37,510.00
Hourly Rate
$18.04
Employment
230 professionals
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San Angelo

Annual Mean Salary
$37,390.00
Hourly Rate
$17.98
Employment
70 professionals
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Brownsville-Harlingen

Annual Mean Salary
$37,170.00
Hourly Rate
$17.87
Employment
250 professionals
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Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$37,090.00
Hourly Rate
$17.83
Employment
160 professionals
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Laredo

Annual Mean Salary
$35,290.00
Hourly Rate
$16.97
Employment
90 professionals
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Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$34,850.00
Hourly Rate
$16.75
Employment
120 professionals
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Texarkana

Annual Mean Salary
$34,180.00
Hourly Rate
$16.43
Employment
90 professionals
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McAllen-Edinburg-Mission

Annual Mean Salary
$34,050.00
Hourly Rate
$16.37
Employment
580 professionals
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Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.