SOC 29-2072 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Records Specialists — Twin Falls
Twin Falls, ID · 5 metro areas compared
At $47,610, median pay for Medical Records Specialists in Twin Falls, ID tracks the national median of $51,140 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $47,610, median pay for Medical Records Specialists in Twin Falls, ID tracks the national median of $51,140 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $43,590 and $62,800. The lowest tenth earn under $38,250, while the highest tenth earn more than $80,740.
Employment stands at 100, or 1.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Pocatello leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $58,310. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 122nd of 227 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,250 | −25.2% |
| 25th | $43,590 | −14.8% |
| Median (50th) | $47,610 | −6.9% |
| 75th | $62,800 | +22.8% |
| 90th | $80,740 | +57.9% |
| Mean | $55,780 | +9.1% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pocatello | $58,310 | 50 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $55,970 | 670 | |
| 3 | Coeur d'Alene | $49,720 | 130 | |
| 4 | Lewiston | $48,950 | 40 | |
| 5 | Idaho Falls | $47,160 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Twin Falls run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $47,610 goes as far as $49,853 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,853US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,610 a year, 6.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,250 to $80,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pocatello, at $58,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Records Specialists in Twin Falls, ID?
The median annual wage is $47,610, or $22.89 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $51,140, so pay in Twin Falls, ID is 6.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Twin Falls, ID earns more than $80,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,250 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Pocatello, at $58,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Twin Falls, ID. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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