Records Management Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does a Records Management Administrator make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Records Management Administrator in the United States is $59,131 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Records Management Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,705
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,861 to $63,619
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,153
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Records Management Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $63,619 $5,302 $1,223 $31
Average $59,131 $4,928 $1,137 $28
25th Percentile $52,861 $4,405 $1,017 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Records Management Administrator Salaries

A Records Management Administrator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Records Management Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Records Management Administrator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $57,390
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $57,651
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,522
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,567
  • Expert (over 8 years): $60,755
Levels Salary
Entry Level Records Management Administrator$57,390
Intermediate Level Records Management Administrator$57,651
Senior Level Records Management Administrator$58,522
Specialist Level Records Management Administrator$59,567
Expert Level Records Management Administrator$60,755
$57,390 0 yr
$57,651 < 2 yrs
$58,522 2-4 yrs
$59,567 5-8 yrs
$60,755 > 8 yrs
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How Do Records Management Administrator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Records Management Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $65,470.
  • California: $65,222.
  • Massachusetts: $64,353.

Top Paying Cities for Records Management Administrators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $74,582
  • San Francisco: $73,766
  • Oakland: $72,211

What Skills Can Increase a Records Management Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.61% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Data Quality (Mentioned in 2.38% Job Postings): Data quality refers to the condition of a set of values of qualitative or quantitative variables. There are many definitions of data quality but data is generally considered high quality if it is "fit for [its] intended uses in operations, decision making and planning". Alternatively, data is deemed of high quality if it correctly represents the real-world construct to which it refers. Furthermore, apart from these definitions, as data volume increases, the question of internal data consistency becomes significant, regardless of fitness for use for any particular external purpose. People's views on data quality can often be in disagreement, even when discussing the same set of data used for the same purpose. Data cleansing may be required in order to ensure data quality.
  • Salesforce (Mentioned in 1.38% Job Postings): Designing and maintaining a cloud-based software that provides customer relationship management (CRM) service for a better experience.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 8.61%
Data Quality 2.38%
Salesforce 1.38%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Records Management Administrator's salary.
  • Tableau: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
  • SAS: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • SQL: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Tableau
 $75,688
28%
SAS
 $71,549
21%
SQL
 $70,958
20%
Oracle
 $70,366
19%
Clinical Data Management
 $70,366
19%
Computer Science
 $69,775
18%
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Records Management Administrator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Records Management Administrator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Records Management Administrator positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Records Management Administrator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Records Management Administrator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Construction$70,958$34.020%
Energy & Utilities$68,001$33.015%
Media$66,227$32.012%
Aerospace & Defense$65,045$31.010%
Internet$63,862$31.08%

How Education impacts a Records Management Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Records Management Administrators enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Records Management Administrator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $57,499 and $63,189).

Records Management Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Records Management Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.5%
High School 32.6%
Associates 20.5%
Bachelors 37.1%
Masters 8.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Records Management Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Records Management Administrator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$52,861
Average $59,131/year
$63,619
$4,405
Average $4,928/month
$5,302
$1,017
Average $1,137/week
$1,223
$25
Average $28/hour
$31
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $63,619 $5,302 $1,223 $31
Average $59,131 $4,928 $1,137 $28
25th Percentile $52,861 $4,405 $1,017 $25

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Salary Trends for Records Management Administrator

Salaries for a Records Management Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $97,628 in 2023 to around $95,140 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Records Management Administrator salary trends, .

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