Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrar Salary in 2026

    SOC: 29-9021.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $67,310
    per year
    Salary Range
    $39K – $112K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    37,620
    employed
    Job Growth
    +14.7%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars Make?

    Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars earn a median annual salary of $67,310 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $39,120 at the 10th percentile to $112,130 at the 90th percentile — a range of $73,010. The highest-paying state is California at $95,340.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$39,120
    25th percentile$48,400
    Median (50th)$67,310
    75th percentile$92,410
    90th percentile$112,130
    10th: $39,120Median: $67,31090th: $112,130
    Section 02

    Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrar Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Californiatop$95,340
    Wyoming$85,190
    Minnesota$83,000
    Oregon$82,200
    Montana$81,490
    Vermont$80,730
    District of Columbia$80,410
    Massachusetts$79,990
    Maryland$79,100
    Texas$78,060
    North Dakota$77,710
    Rhode Island$77,530
    New Hampshire$76,130
    New York$74,900
    Utah$72,610
    Maine$72,500
    Florida$72,230
    Iowa$71,980
    Ohio$70,620
    Delaware$68,130
    Wisconsin$68,080
    Colorado$67,320
    Kansas$66,520
    Arkansas$65,510
    Georgia$64,550
    Michigan$64,530
    Kentucky$62,630
    Tennessee$62,360
    New Jersey$62,170
    Pennsylvania$61,450
    North Carolina$61,080
    Illinois$60,760
    South Dakota$60,470
    West Virginia$59,750
    Alaska$58,630
    Nevada$57,260
    Connecticut$57,040
    Louisiana$55,470
    Hawaii$55,000
    Alabama$53,110
    Washington$52,790
    Missouri$51,590
    Virginia$50,010
    Arizona$49,070
    Idaho$48,220
    Nebraska$48,020
    Indiana$44,410
    Mississippi$43,500
    Oklahoma$42,670
    New Mexico$41,240
    South Carolina$38,670
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    Highest paying
    $124,110
    top metro salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $96,610
    $-27,500 vs highest
    California
    $95,340
    $-28,770 vs highest
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
    $95,000
    $-29,110 vs highest
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
    $90,160
    $-33,950 vs highest
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
    $89,580
    $-34,530 vs highest
    Jacksonville, FL
    $87,980
    $-36,130 vs highest
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
    $85,730
    $-38,380 vs highest
    Section 04

    Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrar Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$39,120 – $48,400
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$67,310
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$92,410
    Senior (15+ yrs)$112,130+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrar

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA earn $124,110 — $56,800 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($92,410) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrar Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrarthis career$67,310
    Medical Records Specialist$50,250
    Administrative Services Manager$108,390
    Medical and Health Services Manager$117,960
    Clinical Research Coordinator$161,180

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 29-9021.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.