How much does a Registered Health Information Technician make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Registered Health Information Technician in California is $49,728. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,547 to $54,824, with most professionals earning between $43,652 and $59,463.

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 $43,652 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Registered Health Information Technician Salary $46,547 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Registered Health Information Technician Salary $49,728 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Registered Health Information Technician Salary $54,824 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Registered Health Information Technician Salary $59,463 CA April 01, 2025
25% $46,547 10% $43,652 90% $59,463 75% $54,824 $49,728 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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $50,135 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $51,168 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $52,666 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $50,096 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $48,933 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $51,977 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $50,202 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $47,661 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $58,437 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $58,303 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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