Median pay$80,600$38.75 per hour
vs U.S.+18%U.S. median $68,020
Middle half earn$60,610 – $96,910Top 10%: $104,080+
Jobs2700.71× the U.S. concentration
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $61,630 | $29.63 | 150 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $86,790 | $41.73 | 60 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $62,480 | $30.04 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar pay in similar states
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does a health information technologist and medical registrar make in Iowa?
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars in Iowa earned a median of $80,600 a year ($38.75 an hour) in May 2025, 18% more than the national median of $68,020. The middle half earned $60,610 to $96,910.
Where in Iowa do health information technologists and medical registrars earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA at $86,790.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.