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Health information technologists and medical registrars

Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.

Median pay

$68,020

Growth to 2035

+16%

much faster than average

Openings a year

3,000

Time to qualify*

2 years

* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.

Pay

Health information technologists and medical registrars

$68,02010% earn under $39,830 · middle half $48,940–$95,630 · top 10% over $117,420
Bar: middle 50% of workers. Line: 10th to 90th percentile. Dot: median. BLS OEWS, May 2025, national.

Getting in

Typical entry education
Associate's degree
On-the-job training
None
Prior experience
None

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What the work is like

Health information technologists and medical registrars

Dealing with the public

Rarely
Constantly

Time pressure

Rarely
Constantly

Freedom to make decisions

Little
A lot
Average worker ratings, 1 to 5. O*NET 31.0 work context survey.

Core tasks

Also called: Medical Records Analyst · Medical Records Director

Outlook and AI

Health information technologists and medical registrars held 42,000 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 48,600 by 2035 (+16%, much faster than average; all jobs: +3.5%).

Demand change - share increases as larger amounts of health data are generated over the coming years. Organizations across all industries, especially those tied to healthcare, will need technologists and registrars to process the data to support operational and clinical decision-making.

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