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Hire a Health Information Technologist in Albany, NY
Remote employers are hiring for the same credential you are. A registrar who works alone belongs at this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Springfield, MA.
What to offer
A hospital that copies a national midpoint will lose a registrar to a remote employer. Use this metro's median for someone new to the work, and the 75th for someone with a registry credential who works alone.
| Percentile | Metro | NY | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $64,630 | $54,900 | $48,940 |
| Median | $100,740 | $75,320 | $68,020 |
| 75th | $102,470 | $100,440 | $95,630 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say whether the role is records, coding support, or a registry, and whether it is remote. Ask about the credential and the case volume.
License and training
States do not license this work. Employers usually want an AHIMA credential such as RHIT or RHIA, and cancer registries usually want the CTR from NCRA. Read the posting for the credential the registry requires.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, medical records specialists
Nearby metros
- Springfield, MA · 75 miles
- Hartford, CT · 84 miles
- Kiryas Joel, NY · 93 miles
- Worcester, MA · 105 miles
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Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars hiring pages
Questions
What do health information technologists earn in Albany, NY?
In Albany, the May 2025 median for health information technologists is about $100.7K, 48% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $64.6K to $102.5K.
Who hires health information technologists in Albany?
Hospitals and physician groups hire health information technologists in Albany. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Saint Peter's Hospital of the City of Albany, Saratoga Hospital, Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center.
Do I need a license for health information work in New York?
No. Employers in Albany usually ask for an AHIMA credential, or the CTR for a cancer registry.
What should a hospital in Albany weigh when hiring?
Ask about the credential and remote options. Albany has a deeper bench of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 34% over the New York median.