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Health Informatics Specialists in District of Columbia
Health informatics specialists combine nursing knowledge with computer systems expertise to design and improve healthcare software. They work in hospitals, clinics, technology companies, and health systems, applying their technical background to solve real clinical problems In District of Columbia the median pay is $116,820 a year, 10% above the national median of $105,850.
$116,820median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$103,690–$157,980middle half earn
2,480employed in District of Columbia
$105,850U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingActive Learning
Knowledge areas
Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMedicine and DentistryEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and Management
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Health Informatics Specialists.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Health Informatics Specialists pay in other states
Rhode Island · $134,630Washington · $129,410Massachusetts · $128,240Colorado · $127,750California · $127,720New Jersey · $122,890Oregon · $121,620Virginia · $120,840Maryland · $113,610Delaware · $110,560
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Computer Systems AnalystsInformation Security AnalystsComputer and Information Research ScientistsComputer Network Support SpecialistsComputer User Support SpecialistsComputer Network ArchitectsTelecommunications Engineering SpecialistsDatabase Administrators
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against health informatics specialists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against health informatics specialists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 15-1211.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.