How much does a medical records specialist make in Houston?
$51,250a year
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $24.64 an hour or $4,271 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.64
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 145 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 3,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,150Median: $51,250Highest 10%: $80,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| 25th | $45,350 | $21.80 | |
| Median | $51,250 | $24.64 | |
| 75th | $65,650 | $31.56 | |
| 90th | $80,510 | $38.71 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists.
| Midland, TX | $52,740 |
| Dallas, TX | $52,140 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical records specialist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $24.64 ($51,250 a year).
Do medical records specialists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $51,250 against $51,140 nationally, 0% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $48,860, so Houston pays 5% more.
Where does Houston rank for medical records specialist pay?
145 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical records specialist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,510 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.