According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health information management technology is one of the 20 fastest growing occupations in the United States and is expected to remain high in demand as the health sector expands into the next century.

U.S. Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos103.htm#outlook

For many HIM professionals, salary levels are driven by their job titles, their education levels, and where they live. Each year AHIMA shares data trends related to these factors nationally. Take a look at AHIMA’s most current salary survey results.

AHIMA Salary Survey Study: 2006

http://www.ahima.org/membership/member_profile_data.asp