Medical Records Specialists pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for medical records specialists is $27.63 an hour ($57,470 a year). About 1,400 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($51,140). New Mexico ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.60 | $36,600 |
| 25% of workers | $20.90 | $43,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.63 | $57,470 |
| 75% of workers | $31.85 | $66,240 |
| 90% of workers | $36.76 | $76,460 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $62,280 | 90 |
| Albuquerque | $60,020 | 770 |
| Farmington | $54,700 | 90 |
| Las Cruces | $44,160 | 110 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $39,230 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $44,230 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $46,630 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $98,220 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $127,090 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $44,260 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $59,330 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $47,360 |
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