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How much do clinical informatics director jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical informatics director in California is $68.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.73 and $85.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clinical informatics director?

A Clinical Informatics Director oversees the implementation and optimization of healthcare technology to improve patient care, operational efficiency, and data management. They collaborate with clinical and IT teams to ensure electronic health records (EHRs) and other digital systems support medical workflows and compliance. Their role involves analyzing data, training staff, and guiding technology strategies to enhance healthcare outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by clinical informatics directors, and how can they be addressed?

Clinical Informatics Directors often face the challenge of balancing diverse stakeholder needs, including those of clinicians, IT personnel, and hospital administrators, while implementing new technologies or workflows. Navigating resistance to change, ensuring data security, and maintaining regulatory compliance can also be complex parts of the job. Successful directors address these challenges by fostering strong collaboration, providing clear communication, and promoting ongoing education and support around informatics initiatives. Being proactive in engaging end-users and responding to their feedback helps smooth transitions and ensures technology effectively supports patient care. This dynamic environment offers excellent opportunities for leadership growth and professional development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical informatics director?

To thrive as a Clinical Informatics Director, you need a strong background in healthcare informatics, clinical workflow analysis, and experience in leading multidisciplinary teams, usually supported by advanced degrees in health informatics, nursing, or medicine. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, data analytics platforms, and relevant certifications like CPHIMS or board certification in clinical informatics is highly valued. Strong communication, change management, and problem-solving skills set top candidates apart in this role. These skills are critical to successfully bridging the gap between clinical staff and IT teams, driving improved patient care through the effective use of health information technology.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Informatics Director job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 88% In-person, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $142,339 per year, or $68.4 per hour.

Manager, Nursing Informatics - Clinical Informatics

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

San Diego, CA • On-site

$82.14 - $112.94/hr

Full-time

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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for leading nursing and all allied health informatics services to assist RCHSD in the delivery of the highest quality patient care, clinical education and research through planning, organizing, directing, leading, and evaluating enterprise level programs that include, but are not limited to quality, documentation management, nursing regulatory readiness, and clinical data systems. Provides nursing leadership in formulating and implementing plans for maximizing the clinical use of information technology and communication systems at RCHHC. Manages the evaluation, coordination, implementation, and support for Epic and other clinical applications within the hospital in conjunction with the information technology department. Manages communication needs regarding clinical applications between information systems staff, the clinical leadership team, and users.
Serves as a key advisor in creating and executing business strategies to advance clinical information systems that bring evidenced-based medicine to the point of care consistent with our mission and strategy. Provides strategic direction and works collaboratively with IT leadership and clinical informatics specialists for the delivery of value-added health care informatics and technology that supports the strategic plan of the organization and achieves clinical, financial and service quality objectives. Serves as a liaison between clinicians and systems analysts and represents clinicians' needs while assuring technology across multiple disciplines is leveraged for the ultimate goal of providing high quality and safe patient care. Responsible for the strategic and operational support of clinical Information systems utilized in patient care areas. Serves as a liaison in system initiatives to all patient care disciplines and the IT department as it relates to clinical information systems.
Participates as an active member of the IT and the Nursing and Patient Care Services leadership teams and works collaboratively with the CMIO and CNO as well as other interdisciplinary leaders to establish short and long term goals and implementation strategies that support RCHSD strategic plan and priorities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Master's Degree in Nursing, Informatics or Leadership
California RN License
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) - Nursing Informatics certification (within 12 months of hire)
5 Years of clinical experience in acute care settings
3 years of EPIC system utilization - involvement with design, installation, maintenance, and upgrades
2-3 years of leadership experience
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
7 Years of Experience
EPIC certification/training
The current salary range for this position is $82.14 to $112.94
Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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