Health Information Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Health Information Associate make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Health Information Associate in the United States is $40,750 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, a Health Information Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,449
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,927 to $44,780
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,446
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Health Information Associate Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $44,780 $3,732 $861 $22
Average $40,750 $3,396 $784 $20
25th Percentile $36,927 $3,077 $710 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Health Information Associate Salaries

A Health Information Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Health Information Associates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $51,398
  • San Francisco: $50,835
  • Oakland: $49,764

What Skills Can Increase a Health Information Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.14% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Health Information Management (Mentioned in 3.61% Job Postings): Health information management (HIM) is information management applied to health and health care. It is the practice of acquiring, analyzing and protecting digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care. With the widespread computerization of health records, traditional (paper-based) records are being replaced with electronic health records (EHRs). The tools of health informatics and health information technology are continually improving to bring greater efficiency to information management in the health care sector. Both hospital information systems and Human Resource for Health Information System (HRHIS) are common implementations of HIM. Health information management professionals plan information systems, develop health policy, and identify current and future information needs. In addition, they may apply the science of informatics to the collection, storage, analysis, use, and transmission of information to meet legal, professional, ethical and administrative records-keeping requirements of health care delivery. They work with clinical, epidemiological, demographic, financial, reference, and coded healthcare data. Health information administrators have been described to "play a critical role in the delivery of healthcare in the United States through their focus on the collection, maintenance and use of quality data to support the information-intensive and information-reliant healthcare system".
  • EHR (Mentioned in 2.55% Job Postings): An electronic health record is the systematized collection of patient and population electronically stored health information in a digital format. These records can be shared across different health care settings
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.14%
Health Information Management 3.61%
EHR 2.55%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Health Information Associate's salary.
  • McKesson: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
McKesson
$48,085
18%
Innovation
$47,678
17%
Collaboration
$46,455
14%
Diversity and Inclusion
$44,010
8%
Commitment
$44,010
8%
Analysis
$44,010
8%
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Health Information Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Health Information Associate roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Health Information Associate positions in Insurance or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Health Information Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Health Information Associate

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$61,125$29.050%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$48,900$24.020%

How Education impacts a Health Information Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Health Information Associates enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Health Information Associate with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $41,163 and $43,993).

Health Information Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Health Information Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 35.1%
Associates 44.1%
Bachelors 19.1%
Masters 0.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Health Information Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Health Information Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Health Information Associate

Salaries for a Health Information Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,023 in 2023 to around $40,927 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Health Information Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Health Information Associate Over Time

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$43,023
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$41,382
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2024 $41,382
2025 $40,927
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    Columbus, OH

    Acadia Healthcare | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Acadia Healthcare | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Acadia Healthcare | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Acadia Healthcare | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Acadia Healthcare | Columbus, OH

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  • MD Staff, LLC

    Columbus, OH

    MD Staff, LLC | Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Health Information Associate

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Health Information Associate?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Health Information Associate roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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