Hire a Health Information Technologist in Houston, TX

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 Austin, TX.

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	TX	U.S.
25th	$53,020	$52,710	$48,940
Median	$77,870	$76,820	$68,020
75th	$103,040	$101,170	$95,630

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

How hard this is to fill

Hiring difficulty

5.1

Metro employment

630

National growth, 2025 to 2035

15.9%

National openings a year

3.0 thousand

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

Austin, TX · 146 miles
San Antonio, TX · 190 miles
Dallas, TX · 223 miles
Baton Rouge, LA · 258 miles

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Questions

What do health information technologists earn in Houston, TX?

In Houston, the May 2025 median for health information technologists is about $77.9K, 14% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $53.0K to $103.0K.

Who hires health information technologists in Houston?

Hospitals and physician groups hire health information technologists in Houston. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Memorial Hermann Health System, North Houston Surgical Hospital, Townsen Memorial Health System.

Do I need a license for health information work in Texas?

No. Employers in Houston usually ask for an AHIMA credential, or the CTR for a cancer registry.

What should a hospital in Houston weigh when hiring?

Ask about the credential and remote options. Houston has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Texas median.