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Hire a Health Information Technologist in Bakersfield, CA
A late registry submission is a compliance problem. Pay someone who keeps it on time from this metro's upper quarter. In Bakersfield, the May 2025 median is about $72.2K, 20% under the California 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 | CA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $59,190 | $65,020 | $48,940 |
| Median | $72,240 | $90,750 | $68,020 |
| 75th | $109,660 | $133,610 | $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
- Oxnard, CA · 80 miles
- Los Angeles, CA · 99 miles
- Fresno, CA · 107 miles
- Riverside, CA · 135 miles
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Questions
What do health information technologists earn in Bakersfield, CA?
In Bakersfield, the May 2025 median for health information technologists is about $72.2K, 6% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $59.2K to $109.7K.
Who hires health information technologists in Bakersfield?
Hospitals and physician groups hire health information technologists in Bakersfield. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi, Clinica Sierra Vista, Adventist Health Delano.
Do I need a license for health information work in California?
No. Employers in Bakersfield usually ask for an AHIMA credential, or the CTR for a cancer registry.
What should a hospital in Bakersfield weigh when hiring?
Ask about the credential and remote options. Bakersfield has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 20% under the California median.