As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for Registered Health Information Technician in Detroit, MI is $45,087, 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 Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Registered Health Information Technician in Detroit, MI vary widely, spanning from $37,668 to $54,034. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,204) and 75th percentile ($49,771), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,034 per year. This $8,567 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, Detroit Registered Health Information Technician often earn 1.6% higher than national averages. However, Detroit currently ranks 349 statewide for Registered Health Information Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Business Services 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 $37,668 Detroit, MI August 01, 2025
25th Percentile Registered Health Information Technician Salary $41,204 Detroit, MI August 01, 2025
50th Percentile Registered Health Information Technician Salary $45,087 Detroit, MI August 01, 2025
75th Percentile Registered Health Information Technician Salary $49,771 Detroit, MI August 01, 2025
90th Percentile Registered Health Information Technician Salary $54,034 Detroit, MI August 01, 2025
25% $41,204 10% $37,668 90% $54,034 75% $49,771 $45,087 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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    Registered Health Information Technician

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Medical Records Coding Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Registered Health Information Technician in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Registered Health Information Technician ranges from $41,204 to $49,771 with the average base salary of $45,087. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,022 to $54,476 with the average total cash compensation of $48,429.

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