SOC 29-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars — Florida
Florida · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars in Florida is $76,950 per year, 13.1% above the national median of $68,020.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars in Florida is $76,950 per year, 13.1% above the national median of $68,020. Half of workers earn between $57,750 and $100,710. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $43,070 and the ninetieth at $111,210.
Employment stands at 2,360, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Florida ranks number 13th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lakeland records the highest median at $93,440. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 190th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,070 | −36.7% |
| 25th | $57,750 | −15.1% |
| Median (50th) | $76,950 | +13.1% |
| 75th | $100,710 | +48.1% |
| 90th | $111,210 | +63.5% |
| Mean | $79,520 | +16.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeland | $93,440 | 130 | |
| 2 | North Port | $83,880 | 70 | |
| 3 | Miami | $83,130 | 640 | |
| 4 | Cape Coral | $74,650 | 60 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $74,180 | 450 | |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $67,220 | 210 | |
| 7 | Orlando | $64,130 | 310 | |
| 8 | Palm Bay | $60,980 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $76,950 buys what $74,420 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 9.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,420US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,950 a year, 13.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,070 to $111,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,360 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 13th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lakeland, at $93,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars in Florida?
The median annual wage is $76,950, or $37.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $68,020, so pay in Florida is 13.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Florida earns more than $111,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,070 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lakeland, at $93,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,360 jobs in this occupation in Florida. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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