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Hire a Health Information Technologist in Modesto, CA
Remote employers are hiring for the same credential you are. A registrar who works alone belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In Modesto, the May 2025 median is about $79.4K, 13% 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 | $76,590 | $65,020 | $48,940 |
| Median | $79,350 | $90,750 | $68,020 |
| 75th | $90,750 | $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
- San Jose, CA · 50 miles
- Sacramento, CA · 69 miles
- San Francisco, CA · 78 miles
- Fresno, CA · 89 miles
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Questions
What do health information technologists earn in Modesto, CA?
In Modesto, the May 2025 median for health information technologists is about $79.4K, 17% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $76.6K to $90.8K.
Who hires health information technologists in Modesto?
Hospitals and physician groups hire health information technologists in Modesto. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Emanuel Medical Center, A.whitebread Rnfa, Central Valley Specialty Hospital.
Do I need a license for health information work in California?
No. Employers in Modesto usually ask for an AHIMA credential, or the CTR for a cancer registry.
What should a hospital in Modesto weigh when hiring?
Ask about the credential and remote options. Modesto has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 13% under the California median.