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Hire a Health Information Technologist in Augusta-Richmond County, GA
A late registry submission is a compliance problem. Pay someone who keeps it on time from this metro's upper quarter. In Augusta-Richmond County, the May 2025 median is about $66.2K, 6% under the Georgia median.
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 | GA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $51,000 | $49,330 | $48,940 |
| Median | $66,220 | $70,170 | $68,020 |
| 75th | $96,000 | $94,350 | $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
- Columbia, SC · 82 miles
- Athens-Clarke County, GA · 85 miles
- Macon-Bibb County, GA · 101 miles
- Greenville, SC · 103 miles
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Job seekers: Health Information Technologist jobs in Augusta-Richmond County.
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Questions
What do health information technologists earn in Augusta-Richmond County, GA?
In Augusta-Richmond County, the May 2025 median for health information technologists is about $66.2K, within 3 percent of the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $51.0K to $96.0K.
Who hires health information technologists in Augusta-Richmond County?
Hospitals and physician groups hire health information technologists in Augusta-Richmond County. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Au Medical Center, Edgefield County Hospital.
Do I need a license for health information work in Georgia?
No. Employers in Augusta-Richmond County usually ask for an AHIMA credential, or the CTR for a cancer registry.
What should a hospital in Augusta-Richmond County weigh when hiring?
Ask about the credential and remote options. Augusta-Richmond County has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 6% under the Georgia median.