How much does a medical records specialist make in Dallas?
$52,140a year
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $25.07 an hour or $4,345 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.07
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 5,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,950Median: $52,140Highest 10%: $80,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,950 | $18.25 | |
| 25th | $45,710 | $21.98 | |
| Median | $52,140 | $25.07 | |
| 75th | $66,720 | $32.08 | |
| 90th | $80,190 | $38.55 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists.
| Midland, TX | $52,740 |
| Houston, TX | $51,250 |
| Victoria, TX | $51,250 |
| Odessa, TX | $50,410 |
| Killeen, TX | $49,440 |
| Austin, TX | $48,990 |
| Abilene, TX | $48,390 |
| El Paso, TX | $47,860 |
| Amarillo, TX | $47,410 |
| San Angelo, TX | $46,930 |
| San Antonio, TX | $46,110 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $45,100 |
| Longview, TX | $44,590 |
| Tyler, TX | $44,500 |
| College Station, TX | $44,400 |
| Lubbock, TX | $43,980 |
| Sherman, TX | $43,160 |
| Waco, TX | $43,130 |
| Beaumont, TX | $41,280 |
| McAllen, TX | $39,150 |
| Brownsville, TX | $38,800 |
| Laredo, TX | $38,370 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $38,080 |
| Texarkana, TX | $34,940 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical records specialist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $25.07 ($52,140 a year).
Do medical records specialists make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $52,140 against $51,140 nationally, 2% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $48,860, so Dallas pays 7% more.
Where does Dallas rank for medical records specialist pay?
123 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical records specialist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,190 or more.
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.