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Hire a Health Information Technologist in Des Moines, IA
Remote employers are hiring for the same credential you are. A registrar who works alone belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In Des Moines, the May 2025 median is about $86.8K, 8% over the Iowa 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 | IA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $61,860 | $60,610 | $48,940 |
| Median | $86,790 | $80,600 | $68,020 |
| 75th | $104,080 | $96,910 | $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
- Omaha, NE · 128 miles
- Davenport, IA · 155 miles
- Kansas City, MO · 176 miles
- Rochester, MN · 178 miles
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Questions
What do health information technologists earn in Des Moines, IA?
In Des Moines, the May 2025 median for health information technologists is about $86.8K, 28% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $61.9K to $104.1K.
Who hires health information technologists in Des Moines?
Hospitals and physician groups hire health information technologists in Des Moines. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Central Iowa Hospital, Dallas County Hospital, Mentor Abi.
Do I need a license for health information work in Iowa?
No. Employers in Des Moines usually ask for an AHIMA credential, or the CTR for a cancer registry.
What should a hospital in Des Moines weigh when hiring?
Ask about the credential and remote options. Des Moines has about a third fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 8% over the Iowa median.