Summary
Please enable javascript to play this video.
Quick Facts: Medical Records and Health Information Specialists | |
---|---|
$44,090 per year
$21.20 per hour |
|
Postsecondary nondegree award | |
None | |
None | |
341,600 | |
8% (Much faster than average) | |
29,000 |
What Medical Records and Health Information Specialists Do
Medical records and health information specialists organize, manage, and code health information data.
Work Environment
Medical records and health information specialists typically spend many hours at a computer. Most work full time.
How to Become a Medical Records or Health Information Specialist
Medical records and health information specialists typically need a postsecondary certificate to enter the occupation, although some qualify with a high school diploma. Others need an associate’s or higher degree. Certification is often required.
Pay
The median annual wage for medical records and health information specialists was $44,090 in May 2020.
Job Outlook
Employment of medical records and health information specialists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. The demand for health services is expected to increase along with the number of people in older age groups.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for medical records and health information specialists.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of medical records and health information specialists with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about medical records and health information specialists by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.