Salary comparison

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars vs. Registered Nurses: Salary Comparison

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars earn a median salary of $67,310/year, while Registered Nurses earn $93,600/year — a difference of $26,290. Registered Nurses earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Registered Nurses

Median salary

$67,310

$93,600

Hourly rate

$32.36/hr

$45/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$39,120

$66,030

Senior level (90th %)

$112,130

$135,320

Education required

Bachelor's degree

U.S. employment

37,620

3,282,010

Job growth (10-year)

14.7%

4.9%