AI Healthcare Data Engineer Salary.
Across 83 U.S. cities.
$140,000
national median salary
$105,000 to $178,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$191,000
San Francisco, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$146,000
Miami, FL
Lowest Paying
$107,000
Jackson, MS
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
The average AI Healthcare Data Engineer salary in the United States is $140,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $105,000 at the 25th percentile to $178,000 at the 75th. San Francisco pays the most at $191,000, while Miami offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Compensation reflects the specialized knowledge needed to work with healthcare data formats (HL7, FHIR, DICOM) and privacy regulations (HIPAA, HITECH).
AI Healthcare Data Engineer salary by city
Skills that increase AI Healthcare Data Engineer pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for AI Healthcare Data Engineers based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $19,600 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know
Compensation reflects the specialized knowledge needed to work with healthcare data formats (HL7, FHIR, DICOM) and privacy regulations (HIPAA, HITECH). Engineers who can build compliant data pipelines that prepare clinical data for ML model training earn premiums. Experience with de-identification, data harmonization across health systems, and real-world evidence generation is highly valued.
Junior healthcare data engineers start at $90,000 to $110,000. Mid-level engineers building HIPAA-compliant ML data pipelines reach $130,000 to $158,000. Senior engineers designing enterprise health data platforms earn $165,000 to $200,000. Directors of health data engineering can reach $220,000 to $280,000 in total compensation.
Equity at health AI companies adds $15,000 to $60,000 annually. Bonuses of 10% to 18% are standard. Benefits often include comprehensive health coverage, continuing education stipends, and student loan repayment assistance. Some health systems offer pension benefits.