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Job outlook for informatics nurse specialists in the United States
Are informatics nurse specialist jobs in demand?
Informatics nurse specialist job and salary trends over time
Informatics nurse specialist jobs over time
Informatics nurse specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 660 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 232 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 646 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 307 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 304 | 0.00% |
Average informatics nurse specialist salary over time
Informatics nurse specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $89,465 | $43.01 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $86,517 | $41.59 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $84,558 | $40.65 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $84,110 | $40.44 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $83,110 | $39.96 | +1.7% |
Informatics nurse specialist jobs by state
Most common states for informatics nurse specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 164 | 16% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 142 | 16% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 102 | 15% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 70 | 12% |
| 5 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 235 | 11% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 197 | 10% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 76 | 10% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 620 | 9% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 65 | 9% |
| 10 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 776 | 8% |
| 11 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 464 | 8% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 262 | 8% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 106 | 8% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 81 | 8% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 518 | 7% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 495 | 7% |
| 17 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 194 | 7% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 74 | 7% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 44 | 7% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 169 | 6% |
Most common cities for informatics nurse specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 1 | 3% | $86,662 |
| 2 | Morgantown | 1 | 3% | $89,743 |
| 3 | Blacksburg | 1 | 2% | $82,850 |
| 4 | Gainesville | 1 | 1% | $84,438 |
| 5 | Lynn | 1 | 1% | $85,870 |
| 6 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $86,360 |
| 7 | Albuquerque | 1 | 0% | $79,750 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $90,167 |
| 9 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $78,370 |
| 10 | Corpus Christi | 1 | 0% | $76,477 |
| 11 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $78,845 |
| 12 | Kansas City | 1 | 0% | $93,905 |
| 13 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $76,227 |
| 14 | San Antonio | 1 | 0% | $78,086 |
Informatics Nurse Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of informatics nurse specialist experts
Meharry Medical College
Harding University
Hartwick College
George Fox University
Troy University
New York University
University of Maine
Francis Marion University
Loyola University New Orleans
Rowan University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Newark
Bowling Green State University
North Carolina Central University
American Public University System
Forsyth County, Georgia
Rollins College
University of Charleston
The University of Texas at El Paso
Sac City
Lincoln University
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 Specialist?
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.
What will help Informatics Nurse Specialists increase their earning potential?
Olugbemiga Ogunkua M.D., Ph.D.: 1. Learn as much as you can as if you are still a student. Respect your seniors and colleagues. Show humility so that you can learn from all around you. Those not having long list of degrees can teach you a lot. Nurses, technicians working aids and ancillary staffs have seen a lot in the practice and you can tap into their experience and be a better you professionally.
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 Specialist?
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 will help Informatics Nurse Specialists increase their earning potential?
Lorena Marra MS, FNP-C: The skills that will be more important as the field of nursing continues are those that will prepare the nurse for patients with higher acuity (they are sicker!). Nurses will have to continue to integrate knowledge from other sciences into nursing science-understanding chemistry, biology, psychology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, sociology, and others in order to make the best clinical decisions for the patient. Nurses will need to expand patient-centered care to focus on multiple factors, not just the specific health need, but psychological considerations as well as financial needs. Nursing should also look to continuing care beyond the usual space and incorporate ideas of community health in their care. Nurses will need to use research skills to help advance health care and improve health outcomes for all. Nurses will need to use advanced technology to help support efforts to improve patient safety and quality care outcomes. Nurses also need to continue to uphold the legal and ethical considerations that they have in the past.
What general advice would you give to an Informatics Nurse Specialist?
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 Specialist 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.
What will help Informatics Nurse Specialists increase their earning potential?
Kayla Jackson RN BSN: The advice I would give to new graduates entering the field would be to cultivate resilience, as nursing is an emotionally and physically demanding profession. Develop coping skills, seek out help and support early, and prioritize self-care to help prevent burnout. I would also encourage you to stay adaptable and embrace life-long learning. Healthcare is a constantly evolving field with continuous advancements and changes in protocol. As nurses, we must stay flexible and adapt to these constant changes and keep an open mind for learning as well as new opportunities. Lastly, nursing is a collaborative field. Therefore, we must foster strong relationships with our colleagues and patients in order to be the best advocate we can be for the patients and provide the highest quality of care.
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 Specialist?
Dr. Kelseanne Breder PhD, PMHNP, GERO-BC: Trauma-informed care, narrative interview/qualitative assessment skills, informatics.
What will help Informatics Nurse Specialists increase their earning potential?
Jordan Porter DNP, APRN, FNP-BC: Looking ahead in the field of nursing, one significant trend I foresee is the ever-increasing integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare. Nurses have long been recognized as among the most trusted and ethical professionals nationwide, with our code of ethics considered one of the most rigorous globally. This ethical foundation positions us uniquely to lead in the ethical application of generative AI in healthcare. We shouldn't view AI as a replacement for nursing intelligence but as a tool to augment it. It’s crucial that we maintain a human-centered approach in deploying AI technologies, ensuring they don’t perpetuate health inequities but rather promote health equity. We need to have a seat at the table to ensure that these technologies are used ethically and responsibly. This means being involved in creating AI systems that are not only effective but also accountable and aligned with our commitment to caring and fairness. So, in the next three to five years, I believe developing expertise in AI and ethics will be essential for nurses. We'll need to be vigilant and proactive in shaping how these technologies are implemented to truly support and enhance patient care without compromising our ethical standards.
Deborah Hopla DNP, APRN-BC, FAANP, FAAN
ProfessorFrancis Marion University
Communication Disorders Sciences And Services
What Informatics Nurse Specialist 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.
Michelle Collins Ph.D., CNM, RNC-EFM, FACNM, FAAN, FNAP
Dean and ProfessorLoyola University New Orleans
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing
What general advice would you give to an Informatics Nurse Specialist?
Michelle Collins Ph.D., CNM, RNC-EFM, FACNM, FAAN, FNAP: Be flexible in regard to job opportunities. There may not be the exact position with the desired hours in the one unit in which you are interested in working (or that dream job may be available!) But keep your mind open, and go into your first job with an open mind. This is also good advice through your career as you never know what opportunities may come your way. Most of the opportunities that I have greatly enjoyed in nursing came as a result of just being open to new options and trying new things even if I wasn't sure at first that I would enjoy that opportunity.
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorRowan University
Department of Language, Literacy and Sociocultural education
How would you rate the starting salaries for Informatics Nurse Specialists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.: Educators are not paid nearly enough. However, working in a state with strong teachers' unions helps to ensure a starting salary that recent graduates can live off of and growth opportunities, albeit modest, over their careers.
What type of skills will young Informatics Nurse Specialists need?
Margery Amdur: Students need to be far more self-sufficient, curious, and persistent. They need to surround themselves with others who are driven. They also need to be grateful if they get a job offer. It will put them on a path. "On a path" is better than not being on a track.
Resilience and the willingness to be vulnerable continue to be critical mantras!
I know this doesn't have anything to do with technology, but attaining skills that reside outside of the academy will serve all of us!
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Informatics Nurse Specialists to find work opportunities?
Jennifer Wagner: Sorry, I can only make an educated guess here, but the state's hardest hit by Covid will be in the highest demand for all health care professionals. As healthcare changes the way it does business, with more telehealth and more remote services, I think we will see an increase in demand for this generation of college graduates. They had an edge on all of us with technology before the pandemic, but switching to remote learning models over the last year, they have become technology experts.
I can give you a couple of examples from the two courses that I teach. I am a strong advocate for service-learning pedagogy (style of learning). My goal is to get students early exposure to real-world situations. In one class, my students have been creating Zoom group activities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in residential group home settings. The residents have been isolated, and they are eager to engage in activities with new people, even remotely. In another class, my students are paired with senior center clients diagnosed with dementia and are cared for at home by family and friends.
These are individual activities where the student again uses Zoom to come up with particular actions to help give the caregiver a much-needed break for 30 minutes once a week. Our community partners and the people they serve are excited to have these new contacts in both classes. It is something for them to look forward to and gives them new experiences to share with their families. The students, too, are loving the experience and learning firsthand the effects of quarantine and isolation on high-risk populations.
Elisha Blankson
Program Director NCCU, Assistant ProfessorNorth Carolina Central University
Communication Disorders Department
What type of skills will young Informatics Nurse Specialists need?
Elisha Blankson: Graduates will need a skill set about the field in which they received training and additional skills useful to the job market. For example, with the changing demographics in the United States, extra skills in information technology and foreign languages will be a plus when entering the job market.
How do you envision technology impacting Informatics Nurse Specialists in the next 5 years?
Elisha Blankson: With the advent of the Covid 19 pandemic, technology is being employed expansively in our field to make up for the deficits in direct, face-to-face intervention. Teletherapy has become very popular and is being used to make up for the shortage of direct intervention. Students who receive training in teletherapy, before they enter the job market, will do very well.
Dr. Elizabeth Keavney Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorAmerican Public University System
Public Administration Department
How do you envision technology impacting Informatics Nurse Specialists in the next 5 years?
Dr. Elizabeth Keavney Ph.D.: COVID-19 has increased the number of people who are working at home. This means a solid basic knowledge of telecommuting, and the ability to work unsupervised will be necessary. The ability to use remote security protocols, the cloud, and various software platforms will be required.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Informatics Nurse Specialists to find work opportunities?
Donna Kukarola: This one, not so sure of, the southeast continues to see options as well as mid-western states.
What experience really stands out on Informatics Nurse Specialist resumes?
Claire Strom Ph.D.: I don't read resumes, but I would argue that a graduate needs to narrate their college experiences effectively and talk about them in terms of skills gained.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Informatics Nurse Specialists 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.
How do you envision technology impacting Informatics Nurse Specialists in the next 5 years?
Leslie Robbins Ph.D.: Advanced technologies such as electronic recordkeeping and mobile communication systems are shaping the future of nursing care. From patient monitoring systems that reduce fall rates in hospitals to using telecommunication systems such as Telehealth to connect with patients in remote areas or lockdown during the pandemic, technology has evolved the way nurses deliver high-quality health care. As new health care technology continues to emerge, we anticipate it will positively impact nursing practice and patient care.
How do you envision technology impacting Informatics Nurse Specialists 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 Nurse Specialists 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.