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Hire a Health Information Technologist in Lexington-Fayette, KY
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 Louisville, KY.
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 | KY | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $42,560 | $38,920 | $48,940 |
| Median | $63,500 | $49,330 | $68,020 |
| 75th | $78,660 | $81,220 | $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
- Louisville, KY · 65 miles
- Cincinnati, OH · 76 miles
- Huntington, WV · 113 miles
- Dayton, OH · 121 miles
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Questions
What do health information technologists earn in Lexington-Fayette, KY?
In Lexington-Fayette, the May 2025 median for health information technologists is about $63.5K, 7% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $42.6K to $78.7K.
Who hires health information technologists in Lexington-Fayette?
Hospitals and physician groups hire health information technologists in Lexington-Fayette. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Center For Comprehensive Services, Northern Kentucky Behavioral, Baptist Healthcare System.
Do I need a license for health information work in Kentucky?
No. Employers in Lexington-Fayette usually ask for an AHIMA credential, or the CTR for a cancer registry.
What should a hospital in Lexington-Fayette weigh when hiring?
Ask about the credential and remote options. Lexington-Fayette has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 29% over the Kentucky median.