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Health Information Technician Salary in 2026

Health information technicians organize and manage health information data, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and security. They maintain patient records in electronic health record systems.

Median Salary

$48,000

$4,000/mo

Entry Level

$37,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$59,000

experienced

Job Growth

+8%

10-yr outlook

Health Information Technician Overview

Health information technicians organize and manage health information data, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and security. They maintain patient records in electronic health record systems.

Education

Associate's Degree

Experience

0-2 years

Industry

Healthcare

Total Jobs (US)

210K

5-Year Growth

+11%

Category

Healthcare

Hourly Rate

$23.08/hr

Monthly Pay

$4,000

Health Information Technician Salary Calculator

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Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Health Information Technician Salary

$52,000

$4,333/month · $2,000/biweekly · $25.00/hr

Health Information Technician Salary Range

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

25th Percentile$41,400
$41K
Median (50th)$48,000
$48K
75th Percentile$53,500
$54K
90th Percentile$68,500
$69K
Top Earners$78,000
$78K

Entry-level Health Information Technicians earn around $37,000, while the top 10% earn $68,500 or more.

Top Paying States for Health Information Technicians

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$57,000+$9,000
New York$55,000+$7,000
Texas$47,000$-1,000
Florida$47,000$-1,000
Ohio$46,000$-2,000

Top Paying Cities for Health Information Technicians

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
New York$57,000+$9,000
Los Angeles$54,000+$6,000
Miami$49,000+$1,000
Houston$48,000$0
Columbus$45,000$-3,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

EHR SystemsICD-10 CodingHIPAAData ManagementMedical Terminology

Certifications

RHITCCSCHPS

Health Information Technician Career Progression

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

Entry Level

$37,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$48,000

3-7 years

Senior

$59,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$78,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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