How Much Does a Cancer Registrar Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$68,020
Cancer registrars in the U.S. earn a median of $68,020 a year, or $32.70 an hour. Half of cancer registrars earn more than $68,020 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $117,420.
Pay percentiles for cancer registrars
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19.15 | $39,830 |
| 25th | $23.53 | $48,940 |
| 50th (median) | $32.70 | $68,020 |
| 75th | $45.98 | $95,630 |
| 90th | $56.45 | $117,420 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars (SOC 29-9021). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for cancer registrars
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $93,300 | $44.86 | +37% |
| Minnesota | $90,760 | $43.64 | +33% |
| California | $90,750 | $43.63 | +33% |
| Wisconsin | $89,260 | $42.91 | +31% |
| Wyoming | $88,560 | $42.58 | +30% |
| Oregon | $86,230 | $41.46 | +27% |
| Massachusetts | $81,420 | $39.15 | +20% |
| North Dakota | $81,170 | $39.03 | +19% |
| New Hampshire | $81,020 | $38.95 | +19% |
| Iowa | $80,600 | $38.75 | +18% |
| United States | $68,020 | $32.70 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many cancer registrars are there?
BLS counts about 38,100 cancer registrars employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars”. The most jobs are in California (2,920), Texas (2,880) and Ohio (2,500).
The mean (average) annual wage is $74,970, higher than the median of $68,020.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $5,668
- Biweekly
- $2,616
- Weekly
- $1,308
- Daily (8 hours)
- $262
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do cancer registrars make an hour?
The median hourly wage for cancer registrars is $32.70. The middle 50% earn between $23.53 and $45.98 an hour.
Which state pays cancer registrars the most?
Arkansas has the highest median wage for cancer registrars at $93,300, +37% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for cancer registrars?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of cancer registrars earn less than $39,830 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.