Medical Records Specialists Salary in Puerto Rico

Medical records specialists in Puerto Rico earn the most in San Juan (average $35,150 a year) and the least in Mayaguez ($29,810), across the 5 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical records specialists average at $34,060 and the median at $27,990 for 1,850 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,790.

Medical Records Specialists average salary by city in Puerto Rico

San Juan$35,150
Aguadilla$34,720
Ponce$32,770
Arecibo$30,910
Mayaguez$29,810

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Juan	$35,150	$28,750	$23,610	n/a	n/a
Aguadilla	$34,720	$25,890	$22,170	n/a	n/a
Ponce	$32,770	$28,630	$22,640	n/a	n/a
Arecibo	$30,910	$28,330	$24,450	n/a	n/a
Mayaguez	$29,810	$24,760	$21,840	n/a	n/a

*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 Puerto Rico

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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