The salary statistics and trend of medical records and health information technicians in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare medical records and health information technician salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | |
| 25th Percentile Wage | |
| 50th Percentile Wage | |
| 75th Percentile Wage | |
| 90th Percentile Wage | |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for medical records and health information technicians in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) medical records and health information technicians is $70,540. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $43,120. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent medical records and health information technicians is $28,070.
The following table and chart show the trend of the median salary of medical records and health information technicians in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 43,120 | 0.79% | -1.90% |
| 2015 | 42,780 | 3.06% | - |
| 2014 | 41,470 | 0.51% | - |
| 2013 | 41,260 | -6.50% | - |
| 2012 | 43,940 | - | - |
| Percentile Bracket | Average Hourly Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | |
| 25th Percentile Wage | |
| 50th Percentile Wage | |
| 75th Percentile Wage | |
| 90th Percentile Wage | |
Table 2 shows the average hourly salary for medical records and health information technicians in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The average hourly salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) medical records and health information technicians is $33.90. The median hourly salary is $20.73. The average hourly salary for the bottom 10 percent is $13.50.
The average salaries of medical records and health information technicians in eight industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of medical records and health information technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | |
| Legal Services | |
