Health Data Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Health Data Specialist make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Health Data Specialist in Chicago, IL is $82,251. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $51,542 to a high of $102,326, with most professionals earning between $66,177 and $92,759.

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What does a Health Data Specialist do?

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Obtains and evaluates data obtained on personnel, equipment and material, and space utilization.

May 13, 2022

Works collaboratively with the Population Health team, Analytics Team, and other departments as needs to actively support efforts around population health and quality improvement.

October 24, 2022

Provides both an administrative and clinical role concentrating on supporting care teams through, clinical data validation, training and education, presenting on quality measures and opportunities for improvement, as well as collaboratively activating health promotion outreach concepts.

November 17, 2022

Assist with demographic and health status data collection, data entry and verification of data sets, analysis and creates visual presentations of findings.

February 09, 2023

Develop and lead the strategy within the broad context of the system wide landscape by using performance measurements to guide strategic and operational decision-making.

March 05, 2023

Monitors service providers for compliance with federal/state guidelines and financial solvency.

March 15, 2023

Performs analytics, provides business insight into implications of findings, develops business plans, and recommends opportunities for improvement.

March 20, 2023

Supports evidence based care pathways through data analysis and care system design recommendations.

March 21, 2023

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and written and interact with all levels in the organization and externally.

April 05, 2023

Implements action plan for improvement within hospitals or offices, providing adequate support and education for the staff and patients.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Health Data Specialist in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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66177

92759

82251

Average Total Cash Compensation

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66255

92748

82362

What is the average salary for Health Data Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Health Data Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Health Data Specialist ranges from $66,177 to $92,759 with the average base salary of $82,251. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,255 to $92,748 with the average total cash compensation of $82,362.

View Average Salary for Health Data Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$82,251	$66,177 - $92,759
Bonus	$111	$78 - $-11
Total Pay	$82,362	$66,255 - $92,748

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Health Data Specialist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,549 - $93,281	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,549 - $93,281	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,473 - $93,174	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,524 - $93,245	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,524 - $93,245	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,034 - $91,157	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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