Medical Record Specialist salary in New Mexico
What medical records specialists earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$57,470$27.63 per hour
vs U.S.+12%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$43,470 – $66,240Top 10%: $76,460+
Jobs1,4001.28× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $60,020 | $28.86 | 770 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $52,980 | $25.47 | 160 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $45,550 | $21.90 | 160 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $44,160 | $21.23 | 110 |
| Farmington, NM | $54,700 | $26.30 | 90 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $62,280 | $29.94 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $60,280 Colorado · $59,020 Oregon · $59,000 Vermont · $57,560 Illinois · $56,440 Delaware · $56,060
Other healthcare salaries in New Mexico
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,520 Registered Nurses · $94,340 Medical Assistants · $39,230 Nursing Assistants · $39,390 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $59,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,360 Dental Assistants · $44,400 Physicians, All Other · $327,670 Nurse Practitioners · $137,520 Pharmacists · $147,000 Dental Hygienists · $95,940
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in New Mexico?
Medical Records Specialists in New Mexico earned a median of $57,470 a year ($27.63 an hour) in May 2025, 12% more than the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $43,470 to $66,240.
Where in New Mexico do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Santa Fe, NM at $62,280.
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.