Updated Data as of October 2006
For many HIM professionals, salary levels are driven by their job titles, their education levels, and where they live. Each year AHIMA shares data trends related to these factors nationally. In 2006, we have more information than ever before on this topic, as a result of the first in-depth AHIMA salary study conducted this summer.
Clearly, job titles play a key role in determining salary levels. “Average Salaries by Job Title” (below) shows a large range in average salaries, with a variance of more than $76,000 between the administrator/CEO/COO group at the top and customer/client representative at the other end of the spectrum. As in the care setting chart, it’s important to note that average salaries can be affected by the size of the groups reporting. For instance, the finding for the general category of “director” reflects the salaries of a few thousand respondents, while the figure for the more defined and less prevalent title “IS/MIS director” reflects just 40 respondents.
Looking at job titles in different work setting categories reveals additional insight. “Average Salary by Setting Category,” below, shows a range of common HIM job titles (director, manager, and coding professional) with average salaries listed for each work setting category. Not all titles are prevalent in all settings. The asterisks in this table indicate areas where there were fewer than 30 respondents.
Academic Pathways
Salary Study
