Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
SOC 29-9021 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars is $62,990, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $70,260, and an estimated 34,430 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2021 and 2023, pay rose +13.4% while consumer prices rose 12.4% — a real change of +0.8% after inflation. BLS projects employment will grow 14.7% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,990 | $62,990 | 34,430 |
| 2022 | $58,250 | $60,648 | 35,500 |
| 2021 | $55,560 | $62,476 | 37,900 |
Nominal change
+13.4%
Inflation (CPI)
+12.4%
Real change
+0.8%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+14.7%
Much faster than average
Employment 2024
41,900
Projected 2034
48,100
Annual Openings
3,200
Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $62,990. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $108,580 | +72.4% | 30 |
| California | $95,080 | +50.9% | 2,780 |
| North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $93,390 | +48.3% | 40 |
| District of Columbia | $86,220 | +36.9% | 80 |
| Nevada | $85,010 | +35% | 100 |
| Minnesota | $81,220 | +28.9% | 1,020 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $79,910 | +26.9% | 70 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $79,780 | +26.7% | 50 |
| New Hampshire | $78,940 | +25.3% | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $78,470 | +24.6% | 700 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$38,310
25th Pct
$46,580
Median
$62,990
75th Pct
$86,950
90th Pct
$107,650
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