How much does a medical records specialist make in Texas?
$48,860a year
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists in Texas. That is $23.49 an hour or $4,072 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.49
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,440Median: $48,860Highest 10%: $78,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,440 | $16.56 | |
| 25th | $39,470 | $18.98 | |
| Median | $48,860 | $23.49 | |
| 75th | $63,970 | $30.75 | |
| 90th | $78,390 | $37.69 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $52,740 |
| Dallas, TX | $52,140 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical records specialists.
| 34. Montana | $50,190 |
| 35. North Carolina | $49,620 |
| 36. New Hampshire | $49,210 |
| 37. Texas | $48,860 |
| 38. Tennessee | $48,780 |
| 39. Kentucky | $48,410 |
| 40. Kansas | $48,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical records specialist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $23.49 ($48,860 a year).
Do medical records specialists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $48,860 against $51,140 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Texas rank for medical records specialist pay?
Texas ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays medical records specialists the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $52,740 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.