Medical Record Specialist salary in Texas
What medical records specialists earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,860$23.49 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$39,470 – $63,970Top 10%: $78,390+
Jobs17,2100.98× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $52,140 | $25.07 | 5,210 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $51,250 | $24.64 | 3,680 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $46,110 | $22.17 | 1,670 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $48,990 | $23.55 | 1,320 |
| El Paso, TX | $47,860 | $23.01 | 560 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $39,150 | $18.82 | 410 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $37,790 | $18.17 | 260 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $49,440 | $23.77 | 220 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $39,590 | $19.04 | 220 |
| Lubbock, TX | $43,980 | $21.15 | 200 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $38,800 | $18.65 | 190 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $38,080 | $18.31 | 190 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $42,790 | $20.57 | 190 |
| Amarillo, TX | $47,410 | $22.79 | 170 |
| Tyler, TX | $44,500 | $21.39 | 170 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $40,100 | $19.28 | 160 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $39,590 | $19.04 | 140 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $41,280 | $19.84 | 130 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $44,400 | $21.35 | 120 |
| San Angelo, TX | $46,930 | $22.56 | 120 |
| Longview, TX | $44,590 | $21.44 | 110 |
| Waco, TX | $43,130 | $20.74 | 110 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $45,100 | $21.69 | 110 |
| Abilene, TX | $48,390 | $23.26 | 80 |
| Midland, TX | $52,740 | $25.36 | 80 |
| Laredo, TX | $38,370 | $18.45 | 60 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $34,940 | $16.80 | 60 |
| Victoria, TX | $51,250 | $24.64 | 60 |
| Odessa, TX | $50,410 | $24.24 | 50 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $43,160 | $20.75 | 50 |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $44,190 | $21.25 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
North Carolina · $49,620 New Hampshire · $49,210 Tennessee · $48,780 Kentucky · $48,410 Kansas · $48,160 Michigan · $48,120
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in Texas?
Medical Records Specialists in Texas earned a median of $48,860 a year ($23.49 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $39,470 to $63,970.
Where in Texas do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Midland, TX at $52,740.
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.