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Average base salary, Tennessee
$68,000 / year
≈ $5,650 per month · $32.69 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Tennessee · median $67,000
25th percentile
$40,000Average
$68,00075th percentile
$81,500
$40,000Average
$68,00075th percentile
$81,500
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
Alaska$80,500
Arizona$63,000
Arkansas$87,500
California$107,000
Colorado$84,500
Connecticut$79,000
Delaware$65,500
District of Columbia$83,500
Florida$82,500
Georgia$77,000
Hawaii$69,000
Idaho$70,500
Illinois$64,500
Indiana$58,500
Iowa$81,000
Kansas$67,000
Kentucky$63,000
Louisiana$70,500
Maine$67,000
Maryland$85,500
Massachusetts$91,500
Michigan$73,500
Minnesota$94,500
Mississippi$54,500
Missouri$65,500
Montana$78,500
Nebraska$63,000
Nevada$69,000
New Hampshire$84,000
New Jersey$81,000
New Mexico$45,500
New York$85,000
North Carolina$71,500
North Dakota$74,500
Ohio$71,500
Oklahoma$51,000
Oregon$95,500
Pennsylvania$67,500
Rhode Island$93,500
South Carolina$51,000
South Dakota$65,000
Tennessee$68,000
Texas$81,500
Utah$76,500
Vermont$80,500
Virginia$73,500
Washington$72,000
West Virginia$63,000
Wisconsin$90,000
Wyoming$89,500
About this role
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 pay by experience level
Entry level$41,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$50,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$70,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$99,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$121,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+14.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
3,200
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars salary by industry
Hospitals
18,930 workers
$78,000General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
17,910 workers
$78,500Hospitals, Privately Owned
14,960 workers
$78,000Ambulatory Health Care Services
6,680 workers
$69,500Offices of Physicians
4,070 workers
$67,500Management of Companies and Enterprises
2,690 workers
$87,500Management of Companies and Enterprises
2,690 workers
$87,500Hospitals, Local Government Owned
2,620 workers
$73,500Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
2,190 workers
$71,000Administrative and Support Services
1,430 workers
$91,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars pays 52% below the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).
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Surgical Technologist$71,000
Recreational Therapist$70,000
Athletic Trainer$69,000
Hearing Aid Specialist$68,500
Orthotists and Prosthetists$86,500
Paramedic$65,500
Careers related to Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Medical Records Specialist$59,000
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Natural Sciences Manager$186,500
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Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
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 $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
Need a defensible market price for this role?
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