SOC 29-9021
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Risk Score
⚠️51/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥37,620
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$67K
$39K – $112K
Projected Growth
📈+14.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖84/100
High exposure
💡 Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars face a risk score of 51/100 — 7 points above the national average of 44. With 84/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $67K ($21K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 51/100, Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 37,620 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations and interdisciplinary care coordination to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI clinical decision-support tools guiding treatment
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
AI-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 76% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 84% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 76% |