Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for health information technologists and medical registrars in the U.S. is $68,020 ($32.70 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $68,020
- Mean annual wage
- $74,970
- Median hourly wage
- $32.70
- Employment
- 38,100
38,100 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,830 | $19.15 |
| 25th percentile | $48,940 | $23.53 |
| Median (50th) | $68,020 | $32.70 |
| 75th percentile | $95,630 | $45.98 |
| 90th percentile | $117,420 | $56.45 |
Highest-paying states for health information technologists and medical registrars
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $93,300 | — |
| Minnesota | $90,760 | 1,040 |
| California | $90,750 | 2,920 |
| Wisconsin | $89,260 | 650 |
| Wyoming | $88,560 | 50 |
| Oregon | $86,230 | 660 |
| Massachusetts | $81,420 | 880 |
| North Dakota | $81,170 | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $81,020 | 170 |
| Iowa | $80,600 | 270 |
Lowest-paying states
- New Mexico: $42,000 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $44,530 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $45,210 median annual wage
- Indiana: $46,470 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $47,000 median annual wage
About this occupation
Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 6.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.0% |
| Associate's degree | 8.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 30.8% |
| Master's degree | 34.9% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 6.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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