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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Texas (2026)
$23.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,439/year ($3,453/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 37th of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 17,210 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $48,860 a year — though pay ranges from $34,440 for newcomers to $78,390 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,390 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,210 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Texas (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $48,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $41,439 — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
| Gross (median) | $48,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,683 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,738 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,439 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,453 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Texas?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Texas is $48,860 per year ($23.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,470 and $63,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Texas?
- On the median salary of $48,860, a single filer in Texas takes home about $41,439 per year ($3,453 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 17,210 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.