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Health Information Manager Salary in 2026

Plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health information data activities.

Median Salary

$62,000

$5,167/mo

Entry Level

$45,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$82,000

experienced

Job Growth

+17%

10-yr outlook

Health Information Manager Overview

Plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health information data activities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

2-4 years

Industry

Healthcare

Total Jobs (US)

41K

5-Year Growth

+10%

Category

Healthcare

Hourly Rate

$29.81/hr

Monthly Pay

$5,167

Health Information Manager Salary Calculator

Adjust your state and experience level to see the estimated Health Information Manager salary in your area.

Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Health Information Manager Salary

$69,000

$5,750/month · $2,654/biweekly · $33.17/hr

Health Information Manager Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Health Information Manager field.

25th Percentile$51,800
$52K
Median (50th)$62,000
$62K
75th Percentile$72,000
$72K
90th Percentile$90,000
$90K
Top Earners$98,000
$98K

Entry-level Health Information Managers earn around $45,000, while the top 10% earn $90,000 or more.

Top Paying States for Health Information Managers

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$73,000+$11,000
New York$71,000+$9,000
Texas$61,000$-1,000
Florida$61,000$-1,000
Ohio$59,000$-3,000

Top Paying Cities for Health Information Managers

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
New York$73,000+$11,000
Los Angeles$69,000+$7,000
Chicago$65,000+$3,000
Dallas$62,000$0
Houston$61,000$-1,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Medical CodingEHR SystemsHIPAA ComplianceData AnalyticsHealth Informatics

Certifications

RHIA CertificationRHIT Certification

Health Information Manager Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Health Information Manager from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$45,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$64,000

3-7 years

Senior

$82,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$98,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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