Quick answer: Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars in the Jacksonville area earn a median $67,220 per year, below the national median of $68,020, and the metro employs about 210 of them (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
| Metric | Jacksonville metro | Florida | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $67,220 | $76,950 | $68,020 |
| 10th percentile | $42,630 | $43,070 | $39,830 |
| 25th percentile | $58,330 | $57,750 | $48,940 |
| 75th percentile | $89,640 | $100,710 | $95,630 |
| 90th percentile | $111,010 | $111,210 | $117,420 |
| Employment | 210 | 2,360 | 38,100 |
| Location quotient | 1.14 | - | 1.00 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Metro figures cover the Jacksonville, FL metropolitan statistical area.
The Jacksonville median of $67,220 is below the national median of $68,020, and below the Florida statewide median of $76,950 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The metro’s location quotient of 1.14 means health information technologists and medical registrars are more concentrated here than in the average U.S. labor market (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Higher concentration generally means more employers competing for the same people, and an easier job change later.
Health information roles follow hospital systems and payer operations in a region, and the field supports remote work more than most healthcare occupations, so local employment understates the accessible market.
| Metro area | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | $83,130 | 640 |
| Tampa | $74,180 | 450 |
| Orlando | $64,130 | 310 |
| Lakeland | $93,440 | 130 |
Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Licensing is a state matter, not a city one. This is a certification-driven field rather than a licensed one. There is generally no state license to practice health information management. The national constants are programmatic accreditation through CAHIIM and the AHIMA credentials it makes graduates eligible for, RHIT at the associate level and RHIA at the bachelor’s level, which is what employers recruit against.
See the Florida licensing and pay overview for the statewide picture, and confirm current requirements with the credentialing requirements of the employers you are targeting.
Schools in our database near this area, ranked by BOC Score. The list favors schools with a related program on record, but program availability and delivery format change, so confirm directly with any school that it currently offers the program you want.
This page lists 10 schools within 156 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 10 of them carry a score.
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Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
The median annual wage for health information technologists and medical registrars in the Jacksonville, FL metro area is $67,220, below the national median of $68,020 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The Jacksonville, FL metro area employs about 210 health information technologists and medical registrars (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Licensing is handled at state level rather than by city. This is a certification-driven field rather than a licensed one. There is generally no state license to practice health information management. The national constants are programmatic accreditation through CAHIIM and the AHIMA credentials it makes graduates eligible for, RHIT at the associate level and RHIA at the bachelor's level, which is what employers recruit against. Confirm current requirements with the credentialing requirements of the employers you are targeting.
The academic portion of these programs is widely available online for working adults, while labs, clinical hours or supervised field work are completed in person. Check that the program's accreditation satisfies the credentialing requirements of the employers you are targeting.
The Jacksonville metro median is $67,220 against a statewide median of $76,950 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Compare that gap with the difference in living costs before treating it as a raise.
Wage and employment figures describe the occupation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not the graduates of any particular program, and individual outcomes may vary. Licensing rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible state board before enrolling.
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