Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars salary by state
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars is a professional role in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family, focused on Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrarss do
Assign the patient to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), using appropriate computer software.
Compile medical care and census data for statistical reports on diseases treated, surgery performed, or use of hospital beds.
Design databases to support healthcare applications, ensuring security, performance and reliability.
Develop in-service educational materials.
Evaluate and recommend upgrades or improvements to existing computerized healthcare systems.
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Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars salary by industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
26,650 workers
$76,000
Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
3,180 workers
$74,500
Management of Companies and Enterprises
2,690 workers
$87,500
State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
2,420 workers
$85,500
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
2,190 workers
$71,000
Information
1,510 workers
$65,000
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
1,430 workers
$91,000
Educational Services
1,390 workers
$88,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars pays 53% below the average across 71 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $165,500).
Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
How much does a Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars make?
The average base salary for a Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars in the United States is $77,500 per year, or about $37.26 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $50,500 and $99,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $165,500 across 71 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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