As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Registered Health Information Technician in the US is $45,084, equivalent to $22 per hour, $867 weekly, or $3,757 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Registered Health Information Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Registered Health Information Technician in the US vary widely, spanning from $37,709 to $54,246. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,224) and 75th percentile ($49,880), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,246 per year. This $8,656 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Health Information Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Registered Health Information Technician often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 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
Registered Health Information Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Registered Health Information Technician Salary $37,709 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Registered Health Information Technician Salary $41,224 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Registered Health Information Technician Salary $45,084 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Registered Health Information Technician Salary $49,880 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Registered Health Information Technician Salary $54,246 US May 01, 2026
25% $41,224 10% $37,709 90% $54,246 75% $49,880 $45,084 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Registered Health Information Technician ?

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) is a professional certification administered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) in the United States. Passing the exam results in licensure as a health information technician. To be eligible, an individual must achieve an associate degree approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) or graduate from a foreign association that has a reciprocity agreement with AHIMA. The health information technician is responsible for organizing comprehensively and ...

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