Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.
SOC: 15-1211.01
Common Job Titles
Clinical Informaticist
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Health Informaticist
Nursing Informatics Specialist
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Health Informatics Specialists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
497,800
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $63,160. 25th percentile: U.S. $80,900. 50th percentile: U.S. $103,790. 75th percentile: U.S. $132,360. 90th percentile: U.S. $166,030. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
Metric
U.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less
$63,160
10% of workers earn the following or more
$166,030
Workers on average earn
$111,960
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
Computers and Electronics4.2/5
English Language4.0/5
Medicine and Dentistry3.7/5
Education and Training3.7/5
Customer and Personal Service3.5/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
