How much does a medical records specialist make in New Mexico?
$57,470a year
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists in New Mexico. That is $27.63 an hour or $4,789 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.63
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,600Median: $57,470Highest 10%: $76,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,600 | $17.60 | |
| 25th | $43,470 | $20.90 | |
| Median | $57,470 | $27.63 | |
| 75th | $66,240 | $31.85 | |
| 90th | $76,460 | $36.76 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $62,280 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $60,020 |
| Farmington, NM | $54,700 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $44,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical records specialists.
| 12. Colorado | $59,020 |
| 13. Oregon | $59,000 |
| 14. Vermont | $57,560 |
| 15. New Mexico | $57,470 |
| 16. Illinois | $56,440 |
| 17. Delaware | $56,060 |
| 18. South Carolina | $54,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical records specialist make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $27.63 ($57,470 a year).
Do medical records specialists make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $57,470 against $51,140 nationally, 12% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for medical records specialist pay?
New Mexico ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays medical records specialists the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $62,280 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.