Careers
Health information management careers, from records desk to director.
Six career profiles covering the roles a HIM degree actually leads to, with real wage data for each. The credentials that gate these roles (RHIT, RHIA, CCS, and the rest) live in the certifications guides.
Career profiles
Roles in health information management.
Job titles in health information management range from entry-level records specialists to clinical documentation improvement leads and HIM directors. The median wage column blends BLS OEWS data (where the role has a published SOC code) with the professional society salary surveys that cover roles BLS does not break out separately.
| Role | Median annual wage |
|---|---|
| Medical Records Specialist | $51,140 |
| Medical Coder | $59,605 |
| Clinical Documentation Specialist | $100K-$120K |
| Cancer Registrar | $67,310 |
| Health Data Analyst | $107,162 |
| HIM Director | $123,860 |
BLS national medians published May 2025. AAPC Medical Coding Salary Survey covers AAPC credential holders. ACDIS 2025 CDI Salary Survey covers CDI specialists. Glassdoor averages reflect industry-wide self-reported data for 2025.