As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Health Information Management Specialist in the US is $161,720, equivalent to $78 per hour, $3,110 weekly, or $13,477 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Health Information Management Specialist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Health Information Management Specialist in the US vary widely, spanning from $138,637 to $197,180. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($149,637) and 75th percentile ($180,281), while top earners (90th percentile) make $197,180 per year. This $30,644 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Confidentiality or Data Collection, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Health Information Management Specialist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 83 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Health Information Management Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Health Information Management Specialist Salary $138,637 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Health Information Management Specialist Salary $149,637 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Health Information Management Specialist Salary $161,720 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Health Information Management Specialist Salary $180,281 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Health Information Management Specialist Salary $197,180 US August 01, 2026
25% $149,637 10% $138,637 90% $197,180 75% $180,281 $161,720 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Health Information Management Specialist ?

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 Hu...

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