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Hire a Health Information Technologist in Jackson, MS
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 Baton Rouge, LA.
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 | MS | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $29,720 | $33,120 | $48,940 |
| Median | $38,470 | $47,000 | $68,020 |
| 75th | $64,150 | $64,460 | $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
- Baton Rouge, LA · 140 miles
- New Orleans, LA · 157 miles
- Memphis, TN · 194 miles
- Little Rock, AR · 207 miles
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Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars hiring pages
Questions
What do health information technologists earn in Jackson, MS?
In Jackson, the May 2025 median for health information technologists is about $38.5K, 43% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $29.7K to $64.2K.
Who hires health information technologists in Jackson?
Hospitals and physician groups hire health information technologists in Jackson. Organizations on file in the provider extract include American Psych Associates, Baptist Medical Center - Yazoo, Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison.
Do I need a license for health information work in Mississippi?
No. Employers in Jackson usually ask for an AHIMA credential, or the CTR for a cancer registry.
What should a hospital in Jackson weigh when hiring?
Ask about the credential and remote options. Jackson has about a third fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 18% under the Mississippi median.