Medical Record Specialist salary in Alabama
What medical records specialists earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$43,810$21.06 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$36,160 – $52,040Top 10%: $64,730+
Jobs2,3300.88× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $46,490 | $22.35 | 490 |
| Huntsville, AL | $38,150 | $18.34 | 420 |
| Montgomery, AL | $45,170 | $21.72 | 200 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $52,580 | $25.28 | 170 |
| Mobile, AL | $43,430 | $20.88 | 170 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $46,930 | $22.56 | 130 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $38,540 | $18.53 | 120 |
| Dothan, AL | $39,630 | $19.05 | 110 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $49,970 | $24.02 | 110 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $44,250 | $21.28 | 80 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $49,310 | $23.71 | 70 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $41,110 | $19.77 | 60 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $44,950 | $21.61 | 60 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $39,150 | $18.82 | 60 |
| Decatur, AL | $44,340 | $21.32 | 50 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $43,870 | $21.09 | 50 |
| Gadsden, AL | $41,030 | $19.72 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $46,840 North Dakota · $46,280 Florida · $45,760 Louisiana · $44,610 Arkansas · $41,740 Mississippi · $41,500
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in Alabama?
Medical Records Specialists in Alabama earned a median of $43,810 a year ($21.06 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $36,160 to $52,040.
Where in Alabama do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Columbus, GA-AL at $52,580.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.