How much does a medical records specialist make in California?
$61,810a year
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists in California. That is $29.72 an hour or $5,151 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.72
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,800Median: $61,810Highest 10%: $102,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,800 | $21.06 | |
| 25th | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| Median | $61,810 | $29.72 | |
| 75th | $80,630 | $38.76 | |
| 90th | $102,500 | $49.26 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $86,890 |
| Vallejo, CA | $82,230 |
| Sacramento, CA | $75,150 |
| San Francisco, CA | $74,400 |
| Stockton, CA | $62,950 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,950 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,670 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,480 |
| El Centro, CA | $60,850 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $60,580 |
| Redding, CA | $59,630 |
| Visalia, CA | $59,420 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $59,110 |
| Riverside, CA | $58,830 |
| Hanford, CA | $58,680 |
| Napa, CA | $58,670 |
| Fresno, CA | $58,400 |
| Merced, CA | $58,060 |
| Oxnard, CA | $57,970 |
| Salinas, CA | $57,880 |
| Chico, CA | $57,490 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $55,270 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $53,870 |
| Yuba City, CA | $50,560 |
| Modesto, CA | $48,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical records specialists.
| 2. Rhode Island | $63,960 |
| 3. Hawaii | $63,180 |
| 4. Washington | $62,270 |
| 5. California | $61,810 |
| 6. New York | $61,720 |
| 7. Minnesota | $61,530 |
| 8. Alaska | $61,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical records specialist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $29.72 ($61,810 a year).
Do medical records specialists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $61,810 against $51,140 nationally, 21% more.
Where does California rank for medical records specialist pay?
California ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays medical records specialists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $86,890 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.