Health Information Specialist Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Health Information Specialist in the United States is $33,747 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,481
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30,414 to $36,748
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27,379
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Health Information Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $36,748 $3,062 $707 $18
Average $33,747 $2,812 $649 $16
25th Percentile $30,414 $2,534 $585 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Health Information Specialist Salaries

A Health Information Specialist'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.

How Experience Level Affects Health Information Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Health Information Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $33,526
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,395
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,488
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,831
  • Expert (over 8 years): $101,034
Levels Salary
Health In... Level Health Information Specialist$33,526
Medical C... Level Health Information Specialist$59,395
Medical R... Level Health Information Specialist$58,488
Medical R... Level Health Information Specialist$82,831
Medical R... Level Health Information Specialist$101,034
$33,526 0 yr
$59,395 < 2 yrs
$58,488 2-4 yrs
$82,831 5-8 yrs
$101,034 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Health Information Specialists

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: $42,565
  • San Francisco: $42,099
  • Oakland: $41,212

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.63% 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 3.46% 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 1.96% 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 9.63%
Health Information Management 3.46%
EHR 1.96%
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 Specialist's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 34%.
  • Product Quality: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
$45,221
34%
Product Quality
$42,184
25%
Collaboration
$41,846
24%
Process Improvement
$41,509
23%
Clinical Documentation
$39,821
18%
Home Care
$39,484
17%
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Health Information Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Health Information Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 110% (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 Specialist positions in Insurance or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Health Information Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Health Information Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$50,620$24.050%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$40,496$19.020%

How Education impacts a Health Information Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Health Information Specialists 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 Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $38,824 and $41,172).

Health Information Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Health Information Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 54.9%
Associates 28.3%
Bachelors 14.5%
Masters 1.5%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Health Information Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Health Information Specialist'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 Specialist

Salaries for a Health Information Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $42,427 in 2023 to around $40,361 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Health Information Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Health Information Specialist Over Time

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$42,427
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$41,001
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  • U.S. Army

    Columbus, OH

    U.S. Army | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Information Technology Specialist – U.S. Army (Entry-Level, No Experience Needed). Full-time | Part-time | Contract | Pai... more

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  • Nex Level Behavioral Health &amp; Addiction Services, LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Nex Level Behavioral Health &amp; Addiction Services, LLC | Columbus, OH

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  • Trinity Health

    Columbus, OH

    Trinity Health | Columbus, OH

    Workplace Health, Dietician. Employment Type: Part time. Shift: Day Shift. Position Purpose. Our Workplace Health Nutrition Specialist functions as a liais... more

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  • Veritas Collaborative

    Columbus, OH

    Veritas Collaborative | Columbus, OH

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  • Nationwide Childrens Hospital

    Columbus, OH

    Nationwide Childrens Hospital | Columbus, OH

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  • Lifepoint Health

    Columbus, OH

    Lifepoint Health | Columbus, OH

    Assessment Specialist, RN, Behavioral Health. Full-time, Day Shift (7am-7pm, 3 days/week). Columbus Springs East is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified... more

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FAQ about Health Information Specialist

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

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

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