Medical Records Specialists pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for medical records specialists is $21.06 an hour ($43,810 a year). About 2,330 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($51,140). Alabama ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.54 | $30,250 |
| 25% of workers | $17.39 | $36,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.06 | $43,810 |
| 75% of workers | $25.02 | $52,040 |
| 90% of workers | $31.12 | $64,730 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn-Opelika | $49,310 | 70 |
| Tuscaloosa | $46,930 | 130 |
| Birmingham | $46,490 | 490 |
| Montgomery | $45,170 | 200 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $44,950 | 60 |
| Decatur | $44,340 | 50 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $43,870 | 50 |
| Mobile | $43,430 | 170 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $41,110 | 60 |
| Gadsden | $41,030 | 40 |
| Dothan | $39,630 | 110 |
| Huntsville | $38,150 | 420 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical records specialists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 14,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $36,930 |
| Medical Assistants | $36,100 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $39,030 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $101,770 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $106,330 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $43,600 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $57,030 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $49,440 |
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