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Hire a Health Information Technologist in Providence, RI
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 Worcester, MA.
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 | RI | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $62,320 | $56,470 | $48,940 |
| Median | $87,170 | $72,120 | $68,020 |
| 75th | $108,560 | $138,860 | $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
- Worcester, MA · 37 miles
- Boston, MA · 41 miles
- Springfield, MA · 61 miles
- Hartford, CT · 65 miles
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Questions
What do health information technologists earn in Providence, RI?
In Providence, the May 2025 median for health information technologists is about $87.2K, 28% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $62.3K to $108.6K.
Who hires health information technologists in Providence?
Hospitals and physician groups hire health information technologists in Providence. Organizations on file in the provider extract include the Miriam Hospital, Lifespan of Massachusetts - Fall River, Southcoast Hospitals Group.
Do I need a license for health information work in Rhode Island?
No. Employers in Providence usually ask for an AHIMA credential, or the CTR for a cancer registry.
What should a hospital in Providence weigh when hiring?
Ask about the credential and remote options. Providence has about a third fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 21% over the Rhode Island median.