AI Healthcare Specialist Salary.
Across 30 U.S. cities.
$168,000
national median salary
$125,000 to $220,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$236,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$175,000
Miami, FL
Lowest Paying
$150,000
Detroit, MI
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 Specialist salary in the United States is $168,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $125,000 at the 25th percentile to $220,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $236,000, while Miami offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Compensation varies heavily by employer type.
AI Healthcare Specialist salary by city
What you should know
Compensation varies heavily by employer type. Hospital systems and payers offer lower base pay but strong benefits, while health tech startups and pharma companies pay premiums for FDA submission experience and HIPAA compliance expertise. Clinical AI validation skills command top rates.
Entry-level health informatics analysts start around $95,000. Mid-career AI healthcare specialists earn $150,000 to $180,000. Directors of clinical AI or VP-level roles at digital health companies reach $250,000 to $320,000 with equity.
Health tech equity can be significant at growth-stage companies. Annual bonuses of 10% to 20% are standard, and many employers cover continuing education and conference attendance.