How much does a Health Information Management Specialist make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Health Information Management Specialist in the United States is $156,827. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $146,074 to $169,902, with most professionals earning between $136,285 and $181,806.

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Health Information Management Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Health Information Management Specialist Salary $136,285 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Health Information Management Specialist Salary $146,074 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Health Information Management Specialist Salary $156,827 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Health Information Management Specialist Salary $169,902 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Health Information Management Specialist Salary $181,806 US April 01, 2025
25% $146,074 10% $136,285 90% $181,806 75% $169,902 $156,827 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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