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Job outlook for informatics nurses in the United States
Are informatics nurse jobs in demand?
Informatics nurse job and salary trends over time
Informatics nurse jobs over time
Informatics nurse job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 529 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 506 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,405 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 669 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 662 | 0.00% |
Average informatics nurse salary over time
Informatics nurse salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,161 | $47.67 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $95,893 | $46.10 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $93,722 | $45.06 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $93,226 | $44.82 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $92,117 | $44.29 | +1.7% |
Informatics nurse jobs by state
Most common states for informatics nurses
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 115 | 13% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 116 | 11% |
| 3 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 161 | 8% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 32 | 6% |
| 5 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 474 | 5% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 34 | 5% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 271 | 4% |
| 8 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 246 | 4% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 80 | 4% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 27 | 4% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 254 | 3% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 242 | 3% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 37 | 3% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 35 | 3% |
| 15 | Alaska | 739,795 | 23 | 3% |
| 16 | New York | 19,849,399 | 326 | 2% |
| 17 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 153 | 2% |
| 18 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 120 | 2% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 67 | 2% |
| 20 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 45 | 2% |
Most common cities for informatics nurses
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover | 2 | 6% | $86,590 |
| 2 | Poughkeepsie | 1 | 3% | $109,086 |
| 3 | Skokie | 1 | 2% | $103,261 |
Informatics Nurse job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of informatics nurse experts
California State University - Chico
Meharry Medical College
Harding University
George Fox University
Troy University
New York University
Francis Marion University
University of Southern Maine
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
University of Charleston
The University of Texas at El Paso
Sac City
Marshall University
Lincoln University
Morton College
Morton College
Bay State College
Quinnipiac University
What Informatics Nurse skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Cynthia Aurentz DNP, MSN, RN, CNE: Nurses are highly skilled and technology is growing at a rapid rate so comfort with a changing environment is important. Change is inevitable, so develop a mindset to be ready for it, otherwise you will suffer from frustration. Remote patient monitoring, telehealth, data analytics, and robotic systems are expected to grow so remote communication and assessment skills will be valuable. Interprofessional collaboration will also increase in importance as we coordinate care more effectively across different specialties and disciplines.
What will help Informatics Nurses increase their earning potential?
Rich Burton DNP, RN, CMSRN: Its only a matter of time before artificial intelligence (AI) makes its way into healthcare and nursing. Keeping up to date on new technology and being flexible to adapt to the ever changing field of nursing is very important. Flexibility and embracing change is essential.
Olugbemiga Ogunkua M.D., Ph.D.
ProfessorMeharry Medical College
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
What general advice would you give to an Informatics Nurse?
Olugbemiga Ogunkua M.D., Ph.D.: 2. Ability to learn about new inventions. Computer has changed the field tremendously and knowledge comes at a fast and furry pace so you need to keep up with new knowledge and be able to discriminate about what is useful and relevant from what is not useful though may be novella. Mountains of new information can easily lead to confusion. Learn to know the rules first, before you embark with the new fag in town.
Marcus Binns MSN-NE, RN
Assistant ProfessorHarding University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing
What general advice would you give to an Informatics Nurse?
Marcus Binns MSN-NE, RN: With technologies like AI becoming more prominent, nursing is a field that will stand out because it requires human intervention to provide hands-on care, perform skills, and critically think. That being said, I think nurses will become increasingly exposed to AI decision-making tools being utilized in medicine. What I think will be most important is utilizing those tools to streamline your tasks and decision-making, while at the same time being aware that your human interventions are still vital to notice things the algorithm misses while also providing compassionate care.
What general advice would you give to an Informatics Nurse?
Kari Sandau MSN, RN, PCCN, CNE: Having good customer service and people skills will never go out of style. You can have all the knowledge and technical skills required to be a nurse, but if you don't know how to connect with people and care, you will be missing what we call the 'art' of nursing. I believe that technology will continue to become more integrated into healthcare systems, so it is important to have comfort with how we can use technology to improve care and patient outcomes. Healthcare is constantly changing, and nurses need to be innovative and adaptable.
Kayla Jackson RN BSN
BSN Success CoachTroy University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing
What Informatics Nurse skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Kayla Jackson RN BSN: In the next 3-5 years, I believe nurses will need to be increasingly proficient with technology. As healthcare is becoming more and more digitized, it will be a crucial skill for nurses to learn and adapt to the technological advancements we will see with electronic health records, telehealth platforms and other advancing technology. In addition to being proficient with technology, nurses will need to become more culturally competent as our patient populations are growing more diverse. It will be imperative to understand and address the unique needs of individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
Dr. Kelseanne Breder PhD, PMHNP, GERO-BC
Clinical Assistant ProfessorNew York University
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
What general advice would you give to an Informatics Nurse?
Dr. Kelseanne Breder PhD, PMHNP, GERO-BC: Trauma-informed care, narrative interview/qualitative assessment skills, informatics.
Deborah Hopla DNP, APRN-BC, FAANP, FAAN
ProfessorFrancis Marion University
Communication Disorders Sciences And Services
What Informatics Nurse skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Deborah Hopla DNP, APRN-BC, FAANP, FAAN: The skills that will be vital in the next 3-5 years will be around technology. Utilization of telehealth will become more prevalent, and the ongoing development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will allow better algorithms and evidence-based treatment options for patients and providers.
Dr. Debra Gillespie PhD, RN, CNE
Associate Professor of NursingUniversity of Southern Maine
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing
What general advice would you give to an Informatics Nurse?
Dr. Debra Gillespie PhD, RN, CNE: Skills needed in the future will more than likely involve the use of technology. AI and other technologies are rapidly being developed and implemented into the healthcare system.
What general advice would you give to an Informatics Nurse?
Becky Farmer MSRS, RT (R)(M): Soft skills, our new grads sometimes forget we are in the patient care business. Someone's mom, aunt, dad, grandpa are the ones we are caring for and we must listen well and take the best care of them possible. That's what they will remember.
What will help Informatics Nurses increase their earning potential?
Becky Farmer MSRS, RT (R)(M): Education, Education, Education! That is the key to earning potential. Experience is great as well and being the kind of person everyone wants to hire. Being kind, generous, caring and having a great work ethic, that will get you far in life and in your career field.
Wendy Bowles PhD, APRN-CNP, CNE
Associate Clinical Professor, Associate Dean for Baccalaureate ProgramsWhat general advice would you give to an Informatics Nurse?
Wendy Bowles PhD, APRN-CNP, CNE: To maximize your salary potential you should consider going back to school and pursuing your doctorate degree from a high quality, reputable institution. There are many programs that offer BSN to doctorate pathways and that will enhance earnings potential.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Informatics Nurses in the next 3-5 years?
Amy Bruce: In the next 3-5 years, the future of nursing will need innovative ideas from graduate nurses who can bring the benefits of intertwining technology with effective patient care. In the new world of social distancing, we as nurses must find a way to bring back the human connection and caring component that continues to make nursing stand out as an honored profession. Among advances with telemedicine and telecare, interpersonal relationships and caring for our patients has never been more critical, not only with physical care but recognition of mental health disparities.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Informatics Nurses?
Amy Bruce: There will be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on our graduate nurses. Just as the Spanish flu pandemic, this has prompted nurses to explore ways to be innovative and creative in meeting patient care needs, and soar to the forefront of healthcare. Nurses have, and always will, rise above the traditional calling, putting patients' needs ahead of their own. We are a humble and robust profession. What impacts us, and changes us, will make us more reliable for bettering our patient care practices.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Informatics Nurses?
Leslie Robbins Ph.D.: The novel coronavirus has impacted the way we teach and practice nursing. Health care is a continually changing environment. However, as we did with the H1N1 flu pandemic and other past health crises, nursing will rise to meet this new challenge to ensure that patients continue to receive safe and effective nursing care. The epidemic has prompted nursing schools across the country to transition from classroom instruction to remote learning. At the UTEP School of Nursing, we have adopted new strategies such as online simulation-based education and virtual clinical experiences to ensure that our graduates are well prepared to enter the nursing field.
How do you envision technology impacting Informatics Nurses in the next 5 years?
Jeffery Christian: Obviously, technology is only going to continue to grow and develop and, hopefully, enhance the care we provide to patients. At the bedside, electronic medical records are constantly being updated and revised to help the nurses provide more accurate and safe patient care. I think that is the key, what technology can do to ensure safe patient care. I think the industry is still working out the kinks on the balance of documenting the care provided (to gather data and evaluate best practice) and hands-on therapeutic care. I know the balance will get worked out because that is what nurses do. They problem solve and find the best way to help each patient achieve wellness.
How do you envision technology impacting Informatics Nurses in the next 5 years?
Dr. Annette Ferguson: I believe that technology will play a significant role in the next five years, especially in the field of telehealth. Telehealth is a safe alternative for many patients at high risk by allowing continuity of care. Telehealth requires a reliable internet connection with WIFI and a video platform. Also, you must have individuals who are trained and feel comfortable using the technology.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Informatics Nurses to find work opportunities?
Vilma Davis: As previously mentioned, there is a need for nurses throughout the United States. Most nursing programs will intermittently have nurse recruiters come on campus, giving students an opportunity to ask questions and get information about the job market. This is one way that graduates can get plugged into where the needs of nurses are. Graduates can also visit the websites of various hospitals and see what openings are available for which they can apply. Doing a simple google search for "nursing jobs" will yield a plethora of available jobs that they can review and make the decision which they would like to pursue.
How do you envision technology impacting Informatics Nurses in the next 5 years?
Vilma Davis: Technology has had a great impact on most industries, including the healthcare industry, and will continue to do so over the next five years and beyond. Technology in the form of "telehealth" has and will continue to give patients the ability to connect with their healthcare provider and receive care without having to leave the confines of their home.
Accessing lab and other test results quicker, accessing a patient's complete health history, especially when they transfer from one provider to the next, will be much easier. In addition, collaborating with other providers about a mutual patient in a timely manner will be enhanced. Patients will access not just their health information through protected portals but will be able to make and/or cancel appointments or reschedule an appointment.
Alicia Cardona
Nursing instructorMorton College
Nursing
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Informatics Nurses in the next 3-5 years?
Alicia Cardona: The electronic medical record has already become such an essential part of the medical field and will only continue to be necessary. Point of care testing and other technology needed to get results, communicate information, and prevent errors will be vital.
What general advice would you give to an Informatics Nurse?
Kathrine Skurski: Nursing is not a stagnant career. It is always changing and improving. Our nursing leaders and advocates are working hard to prove our value and importance in improving patient outcomes. New nursing guidelines and evidence-based practices/protocols are being developed continually. As a result, the skills you learned in nursing school will be obsolete in less than a decade. You will need to stay abreast of the changes and refine your skills as your organization's patient care practices evolve.
For this reason, new grads need to stay open-minded to learning new things. Every day you clock in for your shift will be another opportunity for advancement as a professional in nursing. Patients, medical staff, and leadership will throw away the rule book and change everything you thought you knew about nursing. You can think of those experiences as obstacles standing in the way of your happiness or skills that will help you grow. With that in mind, new grad nurses should always strive for more training and education. The more comprehensive your knowledge base, the more apt you are to being comfortable in any patient care setting or critical situation. Whether your passion is to get a master's degree or become certified in a specialty, your knowledge and education will be instrumental.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Informatics Nurses in the next 3-5 years?
Kathrine Skurski: Expanding lines of communication will be of utmost importance, and a focus of technological advancement in nursing. As more organizations adopt electronic health records (EHRs), a patient's personal medical information can be accessed not dependent on facility or healthcare provider. With internet-based EHRs, an emergency room nurse can look up a patient's medication list, healthcare providers and specialists, recent hospitalizations, vaccinations, and more. Nurses and healthcare providers can also communicate (in real-time) across different EHR systems. This helps the nurse provide better care for the patient while keeping the medical team informed of the patient's status. Although many medical facilities in urbanized areas have been using EHR systems for many years, the push for all healthcare organizations to take advantage of them is stronger than ever. If any medical office or organization has not yet implemented electronic healthcare record systems, they will soon.
Additionally, handheld and Bluetooth-enabled devices will become more prevalent in the next few years. Many nurses already carry a phone in their pocket to answer call-lights or page a provider. However, the newest phones or devices will now record and upload assessments or diagnostic tests into the medical record. This generates efficiency in inpatient care. Bluetooth-enabled EKG machines and stethoscopes are becoming commonplace devices in many medical offices. It is only a matter of time before larger organizations purchase these technologies for bedside care.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Informatics Nurses in the next 3-5 years?
Cheryl McInerney: Point of care testing will continue to grow in the future. Medical assistants will need to learn how to perform these new tests. Equally important, the medical assistant will need to understand why tests are being conducted to answer patients' questions appropriately.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Informatics Nurses in the next 3-5 years?
Lisa Rebeschi Ph.D.: Telehealth will continue to play an essential role in the delivery of high-quality patient care. As nursing professionals, RNs must be familiar with the delivery of digital health, including issues such as the scope of practice, regulation, delivery platforms, and patient privacy to name a few.