SOC 29-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars — Rome
Rome, GA · 5 metro areas compared
At $39,850, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars, 41.4% beneath the national figure of $68,020.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $39,850, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars, 41.4% beneath the national figure of $68,020. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $39,850 and $61,720. The lowest tenth earn under $39,850, while the highest tenth earn more than $97,430.
Employment stands at 70, or 1.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Atlanta leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $79,800. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 137th of 203 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,850 | −41.4% |
| 25th | $39,850 | −41.4% |
| Median (50th) | $39,850 | −41.4% |
| 75th | $61,720 | −9.3% |
| 90th | $97,430 | +43.2% |
| Mean | $52,440 | −22.9% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rome run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $39,850 goes as far as $41,381 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 39.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,381US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,850 a year, 41.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,850 to $97,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $79,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars in Rome, GA?
The median annual wage is $39,850, or $19.16 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 Rome, GA is 41.4% lower. 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 Rome, GA earns more than $97,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,850 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 Atlanta, at $79,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Rome, GA. 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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