r/HealthInformatics

Hi everyone! I’m 25M in the Midwest making around $60k and trying to figure out my next step in health IT. I don’t have a clinical degree, but I have a BS in Health Science and I’m finishing my MS in Health Informatics.

I work as a liaison for external physician offices supporting their web‑based Epic access, workflows, and training. My team is technically part of Clinical Informatics, but most of the higher‑paying roles in that area seem to require a clinical degree, which I don’t have.

I’m hoping to get Epic certified and move into a role with stronger salary growth. Given my background, what roles make the most sense to pursue?

Hi everyone,

I’m a bedside RN currently and also pursuing a Master’s in Health Informatics. I’m trying to get honest perspectives from people in the field because I feel a bit stuck and anxious about whether I’m making the right long-term decision.

For context:

- I’m a bedside RN making six figures depending on if or how well I work OT shifts

- I’ve worked as a super user during our Epic transition (limited involvement, but some exposure)

- I don’t have formal informatics job experience yet

- My goal in moving toward informatics is to eventually leave bedside nursing and ideally move into a more flexible or remote role

My concerns are:

- I’m worried I might take a significant pay cut after graduating compared to what I currently make

- I don’t yet feel confident I can break into informatics roles without prior experience

- I see other paths (like NP) that seem more structured and higher earning, and I’m questioning if I chose wrong

- I’m also unsure how stable health informatics is long-term, especially with AI and automation coming in

-I also joined ANIA to possibly network but that hasn’t been really helpful

What I’m hoping to understand from people already in the field:

- Is breaking into informatics really as difficult as it feels right now?

- What entry-level roles are actually realistic for someone like me?

- Do people regret leaving bedside nursing for informatics?

- How do salaries typically progress over time?

- Is this a field that offers real stability and growth, or is it oversaturated?

PLEASE I’d really appreciate honest, practical experiences, especially from nurses who transitioned into informatics.

Thanks in advance.

I just graduated with a bachelor's degree in healthcare informatics. I have over 30 years of experience as a respiratory therapist. My desired career path was to be a clinical application analyst. Problem is, I can't find any of those opportunities :( What other positions could I search for?

Thanks:)