Medical Records Specialists Salary in California
Medical Records Specialists in California earn a median of $61,810 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,810
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($51,140)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,700
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,800; the top 10% earn over $102,470. Nationally the range is $37,000 to $81,150.
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Medical Records Specialists pay in California
How much do medical records specialists make in California?
The median is $61,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,800 and the top 10% earn over $102,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for medical records specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+21% vs. the national median of $51,140). Living costs are not included.