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Hire a Health Information Technologist in Allentown, PA
A late registry submission is a compliance problem. Pay someone who keeps it on time from this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Philadelphia, PA.
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 | PA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $49,120 | $51,000 | $48,940 |
| Median | $49,650 | $59,980 | $68,020 |
| 75th | $79,570 | $77,460 | $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
- Philadelphia, PA · 44 miles
- Trenton, NJ · 45 miles
- Harrisburg, PA · 77 miles
- New York, NY · 81 miles
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Questions
What do health information technologists earn in Allentown, PA?
In Allentown, the May 2025 median for health information technologists is about $49.7K, 27% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $49.1K to $79.6K.
Who hires health information technologists in Allentown?
Hospitals and physician groups hire health information technologists in Allentown. Organizations on file in the provider extract include St Luke's Hospital, Kidspeace Children's Hospital, St Lukes Hospital.
Do I need a license for health information work in Pennsylvania?
No. Employers in Allentown usually ask for an AHIMA credential, or the CTR for a cancer registry.
What should a hospital in Allentown weigh when hiring?
Ask about the credential and remote options. Allentown has barely half as many of these workers as a typical metro. This metro is 17% under the Pennsylvania median.