Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for health information technologists and medical registrarss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $74,970 ≈ $36/hr
National median salary $68,020
Total employment 38,100 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +14.7%
Much faster than average
Annual openings 3,200 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 41,900 → 48,100 (+6,200)
Typical entry education Associate's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$103,250
- Oregon$92,260
- Minnesota$91,280
- Rhode Island$90,150
- Massachusetts$88,600
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- New Mexico$44,140
- Oklahoma$49,470
- South Carolina$49,480
- Mississippi$52,740
- Indiana$56,540
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $103,250 | $90,750 | $50 | +37.7% | 2,920 |
| 2 | Oregon | $92,260 | $86,230 | $44 | +23.1% | 660 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $91,280 | $90,760 | $44 | +21.8% | 1,040 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $90,150 | $72,120 | $43 | +20.2% | 50 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $88,600 | $81,420 | $43 | +18.2% | 880 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $86,830 | $89,260 | $42 | +15.8% | 650 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $86,570 | $88,560 | $42 | +15.5% | 50 |
| 8 | Arkansas | $84,750 | $93,300 | $41 | +13% | — |
| 9 | Maryland | $82,640 | $70,040 | $40 | +10.2% | 1,170 |
| 10 | New York | $82,170 | $75,320 | $40 | +9.6% | 2,000 |
| 11 | Colorado | $81,850 | $78,470 | $39 | +9.2% | 370 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $81,370 | $81,020 | $39 | +8.5% | 170 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $80,650 | $75,460 | $39 | +7.6% | 80 |
| 14 | Florida | $79,520 | $76,950 | $38 | +6.1% | 2,360 |
| 15 | Texas | $78,930 | $76,820 | $38 | +5.3% | 2,880 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $78,380 | $61,940 | $38 | +4.5% | 1,680 |
| 17 | Iowa | $78,050 | $80,600 | $38 | +4.1% | 270 |
| 18 | Vermont | $77,910 | $73,130 | $37 | +3.9% | 80 |
| 19 | Alaska | $77,720 | $71,100 | $37 | +3.7% | 70 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $76,280 | $76,140 | $37 | +1.7% | 180 |
| 21 | Montana | $75,610 | $79,140 | $36 | +0.9% | 190 |
| 22 | Georgia | $74,300 | $70,170 | $36 | -0.9% | 1,630 |
| 23 | Utah | $73,720 | $75,320 | $35 | -1.7% | — |
| 24 | North Dakota | $72,010 | $81,170 | $35 | -3.9% | 60 |
| 25 | Michigan | $71,140 | $67,150 | $34 | -5.1% | 1,020 |
| 26 | Virginia | $71,070 | $59,060 | $34 | -5.2% | 770 |
| 27 | Washington | $69,530 | $59,640 | $33 | -7.3% | 670 |
| 28 | Ohio | $69,160 | $71,330 | $33 | -7.7% | 2,500 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $68,960 | $63,010 | $33 | -8% | 2,370 |
| 30 | Idaho | $68,180 | $56,300 | $33 | -9.1% | 560 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $67,960 | $65,620 | $33 | -9.4% | 210 |
| 32 | Nevada | $66,600 | $63,610 | $32 | -11.2% | 250 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $66,570 | $51,930 | $32 | -11.2% | 150 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $65,850 | $64,560 | $32 | -12.2% | 580 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $65,360 | $59,980 | $31 | -12.8% | 1,090 |
| 36 | Kansas | $64,870 | $60,030 | $31 | -13.5% | 610 |
| 37 | Maine | $64,690 | $50,320 | $31 | -13.7% | 200 |
| 38 | Delaware | $63,400 | $68,890 | $30 | -15.4% | — |
| 39 | Missouri | $63,350 | $59,380 | $30 | -15.5% | 930 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $62,970 | $60,740 | $30 | -16% | 140 |
| 41 | Illinois | $62,280 | $62,780 | $30 | -16.9% | 900 |
| 42 | Arizona | $60,940 | $50,740 | $29 | -18.7% | 900 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $60,930 | $49,520 | $29 | -18.7% | 260 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $60,720 | $61,330 | $29 | -19% | 100 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $60,650 | $49,330 | $29 | -19.1% | 1,320 |
| 46 | Indiana | $56,540 | $46,470 | $27 | -24.6% | 1,040 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $52,740 | $47,000 | $25 | -29.7% | 120 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $49,480 | $44,530 | $24 | -34% | 470 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $49,470 | $45,210 | $24 | -34% | 610 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $44,140 | $42,000 | $21 | -41.1% | 120 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 174 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $126,670 | $129,420 | 260 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $111,480 | $124,040 | 280 |
| 3 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $101,500 | $108,040 | 190 |
| 4 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $100,740 | $91,980 | 120 |
| 5 | Madison, WI | $98,530 | $91,230 | 270 |
| 6 | Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $94,850 | $94,130 | 30 |
| 7 | Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $93,440 | $84,870 | 130 |
| 8 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $92,750 | $88,250 | 150 |
| 9 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $91,910 | $93,100 | 540 |
| 10 | Duluth, MN-WI | $91,440 | $93,150 | 90 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing health information technologists and medical registrarss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chemical Manufacturing | $126,670 | $132,430 | 30 |
| 2 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $116,060 | $127,730 | 30 |
| 3 | Offices of All Other Health Practitioners | $109,700 | $104,720 | — |
| 4 | Insurance Carriers | $97,160 | $93,570 | 610 |
| 5 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $96,570 | $93,310 | 610 |
| 6 | Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | $93,670 | $93,840 | 890 |
| 7 | Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance | $93,670 | $93,840 | 890 |
| 8 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $93,430 | $94,420 | 280 |
| 9 | Other Insurance Related Activities | $93,430 | $92,750 | 260 |
| 10 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $91,300 | $101,490 | 180 |
| 11 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $91,300 | $101,490 | 180 |
| 12 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, Local Government Owned | $90,080 | $91,970 | 140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do health information technologists and medical registrars make in the U.S.?
The median health information technologists and medical registrars salary in the United States is $68,020 per year (mean $74,970), and about 80% earn between $39,830 and $117,420.
How much do health information technologists and medical registrars make per hour?
Roughly $36 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $74,970 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays health information technologists and medical registrars the most?
California has the highest average pay for health information technologists and medical registrars at $103,250 per year (median $90,750).
What is the job outlook for health information technologists and medical registrars?
Employment is projected to change +14.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 3,200 openings per year.