Health information technologists and medical registrars
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$67,310
~$32/hr · ~$5,609/mo
US Jobs
42K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
8/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 8/10
This occupation is almost entirely digital, involving the analysis, organization, and validation of clinical data within computerized systems. AI is exceptionally well-suited for core tasks like data abstraction, classification coding, and generating reports from large datasets, which significantly increases the risk of automation and restructuring.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud, MNBEST VALUE | $113,090 | Below avg (89.3) | $126,639 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $124,110 | Above avg (113.1) | $109,775 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $105,900 | Average (101.0) | $104,872 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $92,110 | Below avg (94.9) | $97,039 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $82,550 | Below avg (87.2) | $94,688 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $90,160 | Average (97.7) | $92,251 |
| Iowa City, IA | $84,580 | Below avg (91.9) | $92,044 |
| Worcester, MA | $94,360 | Average (103.0) | $91,628 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $83,810 | Below avg (91.7) | $91,382 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $85,730 | Below avg (94.3) | $90,885 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $85,700 | Below avg (95.0) | $90,236 |
| Lubbock, TX | $81,650 | Below avg (91.0) | $89,735 |
| Peoria, IL | $78,800 | Below avg (88.8) | $88,705 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $87,980 | Average (99.6) | $88,293 |
| Binghamton, NY | $80,220 | Below avg (92.1) | $87,110 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Associate's degree
10-Year Growth
+15% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$32/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,609/mo
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