How long does health information technician training take in Vermont?

Most people become a Health Information Technician in Vermont through a short coding or health-information program plus CPC, CCS, or RHIT; most states do not license these roles.

Do health information technicians need a license in Vermont?

No statewide license is required for health information technicians in Vermont. Most employers expect industry certifications such as CPC, CCS, or RHIT.

How to Become a Health Information Technician in Vermont (2026)

Q: How much do health information technicians earn in Vermont?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), health information technicians in Vermont earned a median annual wage of approximately $57,560 (using the related "Medical Records Specialists" BLS category, since health information technician wages are not tracked separately).

Q: What is the job outlook for health information technicians in Vermont?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 7.1% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034. State employment data for Vermont is not separately published for this occupation.

Updated September 2, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Health information technicians in Vermont earn a median $57,560 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025; proxy category “Medical Records Specialists”). Training as a Health Information Technician here means completing a short coding or health-information program plus CPC, CCS, or RHIT; most states do not license these roles.

Compare Health Information Technician Schools in Vermont

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the page's primary location.
#	School	BOC Score (0–100)	Tuition	Median grad earnings (all majors)	Graduation rate	Online	Distance
1	NHTI-Concord's Community College	56.4	Contact school for pricing	$55,056	Not reported	Yes*	95 mi
2	Manchester Community College	54.0	Contact school for pricing	$44,863	Not reported	Yes*	107 mi
3	SUNY Adirondack	51.3	Contact school for pricing	$44,935	33%	Yes*	76 mi
4	White Mountains Community College	41.1	Contact school for pricing	$60,674	Not reported	—	82 mi
5	Community College of Vermont	25.7	Contact school for pricing	$45,151	22%	Yes*	11 mi

Schools closest to the page's primary location are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the page's primary location is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Nationally, employment in this category is projected to grow 7.1% from 2024 to 2034, with about 14,200 openings per year ¹. This page covers how to become a Health Information Technician in Vermont, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

A note on salary data: The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not track health information technician salaries as a separate category. The wage figures on this page are based on the closest matching BLS classification: Medical Records Specialists (SOC 29-2072). Actual health information technician earnings may vary.

At a Glance

Training paths: medical billing, coding, or health-information program (find programs)
Typical timeline: a short coding or health-information program plus CPC, CCS, or RHIT; most states do not license these roles
Exam: CPC, CCS, or RHIT
Median wage (Vermont): $57,560 per year (based on related “Medical Records Specialists” category) ²

Quick Answers About How to Become a Health Information Technician in Vermont

How to become a Health Information Technician in Vermont? Complete a short coding or health-information program plus CPC, CCS, or RHIT; most states do not license these roles. Confirm credential rules with the program and employer.

How long does it take? Most people finish a short coding or health-information program plus CPC, CCS, or RHIT; most states do not license these roles. Confirm current hour totals with the program and employer.

Do I need a license in Vermont? Most states do not require a statewide occupational license. Employers typically expect CPC, CCS, or RHIT. See the licensing section below.

What do health information technicians earn in Vermont? The BLS does not track health information technician wages separately. Based on the related “Medical Records Specialists” category, the median annual wage in Vermont is $57,560, with entry-level wages around $42,130 and experienced workers earning $77,580 or more ².

How to Become a Health Information Technician in Vermont

Meet program entry rules. Programs typically require a high school diploma or GED.
Complete a billing, coding, or HIT program. Finish a certificate or associate program. This is not a registered apprenticeship.
Earn CPC, CCS, or RHIT. Pass AAPC CPC, AHIMA CCS, or RHIT depending on the role. Employers typically require a named credential.
No statewide license in most states. Do not invent a licensing board for billers and coders.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the program and employer before you enroll.

Health Information Technician License Requirements in Vermont

Most states do not license medical billers, coders, or health-information technicians. Employers expect CPC, CCS, or RHIT.

Typical path

Complete a program.
Earn CPC, CCS, or RHIT.

Hour totals, fees, and reciprocity rules change. Confirm current requirements with the program and employer before you enroll.

Health Information Technician Wages by Metro Area in Vermont

Medical Records Specialists Wages by Metro Area in Vermont

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), medical records specialists wages in Vermont vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Burlington-South Burlington	N/A	$59,650	$62,790	$46,270	$90,630

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for health information technicians in Vermont? Nationally, employment in this category is projected to grow 7.1% from 2024 to 2034 ¹.

What training programs are available in Vermont? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and state-approved training programs. Use the school finder above to search for programs in Vermont.

How much do health information technicians earn in Vermont compared to the national average? The median annual wage for health information technicians in Vermont is $57,560 (based on the related “Medical Records Specialists” category), which is $7,310 above the national median of $50,250 according to BLS data ².

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Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

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Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)