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Health Informatics Specialists

Median Salary
103,800
Job Outlook
+11%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

76%

Private not for profit

11%

State and local government

7%

Self-employed

3%

Federal Government

3%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of computer systems analysts is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 37,300 openings for computer systems analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$54,950

10%

$103,800

Median

$128,710

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Master's degree

    52%

  • Bachelor's degree

    19%

  • Post baccalaureate

    9%

  • Doctoral degree

    4%

  • Associate's degree

    4%

  • Post-master's certificate

    4%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Administrative
  • Customer and Personal Service

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.