Medical Records Specialists Salary in New Mexico

Medical records specialists in New Mexico earn the most in Santa Fe (average $63,430 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($49,510), across the 4 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical records specialists average at $56,380 and the median at $57,470 for 1,400 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,790.

Medical Records Specialists average salary by city in New Mexico

Santa Fe$63,430
Albuquerque$58,880
Farmington$56,230
Las Cruces$49,510

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Santa Fe	$63,430	$62,280	$46,180	$51,330	99
Albuquerque	$58,880	$60,020	$47,570	$47,888	96
Farmington	$56,230	$54,700	$42,730	$45,884	88
Las Cruces	$49,510	$44,160	$37,460	$40,800	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Medical Records Specialists salary in other states

Medical Records Specialists salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2072.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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