Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (29-2071) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,710
Mean wage		$23.41
Entry wage		$15.46
10th percentile wage		$14.27
50th percentile wage		$21.73
90th percentile wage		$35.81

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services	580	33.6%
Hospitals	420	24.6%
Administrative and Support Services	210	12.2%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	190	10.9%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	40	28.02
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	40	26.89
Public Administration	70	26.83
Educational Services	60	24.78

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (29-2071)

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$21.73		$36.43		-$14.70
2016	$21.22	+2.4%	$35.58	+2.4%	-$14.35
2015	$20.81	+2%	$34.90	+2%	-$14.08
2014	$20.42	+1.9%	$34.24	+1.9%	-$13.81
2013	$20.03	+1.9%	$33.59	+1.9%	-$13.55
2012	$19.65	+2%	$32.93	+2%	-$13.28
2011	$19.34	+1.6%	$32.42	+1.6%	-$13.08
2010	$19.00	+1.8%	$31.85	+1.8%	-$12.85
2009	$18.80	+1.1%	$31.51	+1.1%	-$12.71
2008	$18.24	+3.1%	$30.58	+3.1%	-$12.33
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$21.73		$22.06		-$0.33
2016	$21.22	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$0.13
2015	$20.81	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$0.09
2014	$20.42	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$0.03
2013	$20.03	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$0.01
2012	$19.65	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$0.05
2011	$19.34	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$0.05
2010	$19.00	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$0.06
2009	$18.80	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$0.01
2008	$18.24	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$0.09

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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