Health Informatics Specialists
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 InformaticistClinical Informatics SpecialistHealth InformaticistNursing 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
| 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
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Apache HadoopESRI ArcGIS softwareEpic SystemsIBM SPSS StatisticsJavaScriptMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRSMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordPerlPythonRSASSalesforce softwareStructured query language SQLTableauUNIXeClinicalWorks EHR software
Technology Skills
Allscripts Professional EHRAllscripts SunriseAmkai AmkaiChartsBizmatics PrognoCIS EMRCerner MillenniumCerner PowerChartChartWare EMRComputer aided software engineering CASE tools
Tools & Equipment
Desktop computersLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsMedical image database systemsMulti-line telephone systemsOverhead projectorsPersonal computersTablet computers