AZ · Queen Creek · Updated October 15, 2026

CDI Specialist jobs in Queen Creek, AZ

Pay for CDI Specialists in the Queen Creek area centers on $23.95 per hour, or about $49,820 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.37 and the upper quarter over $31.67. That ranks 101st of 133 U.S. metro areas for CDI Specialist pay, and 107th of 129 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Queen Creek. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Queen Creek.

CDI Specialist pay in Queen Creek, AZ

The metro median is 2% above the Arizona statewide median of $23.59 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.36 per hour. BLS counts about 440 health information technologists and medical registrars employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.77).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$20.08$41,77038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.37$46,53031% below U.S. median
Median$23.95$49,82026% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$31.67$65,8702% below U.S. median
Top 10%$37.85$78,73017% above U.S. median

How Queen Creek ranks

  • 101st of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 107th of 129 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 3 Arizona metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for CDI Specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars (SOC 29-9021), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Queen Creek

  • Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.95 median hour buys what $23.18 buys at the national price level, 28% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$862
  • Per year: $43,110
  • Per month: $3,592

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Queen Creek

CMS lists 1 hospital in Queen Creek.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
Queen Creek, AZ
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

CDI Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Gilbert, AZ9 mi$23.95/hr288,790
Mesa, AZ13 mi$23.95/hr517,151

CDI Specialist jobs in Arizona · CDI Specialist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Arizona

Clinical documentation integrity specialists review charts and query clinicians so records reflect patient severity accurately.

  • CCDS or CDIP credential, or the ability to earn one
  • Clinical background such as RN, or coding experience
  • Knowledge of DRGs and quality reporting

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Common questions

How much do CDI Specialists make in Queen Creek, AZ?

CDI Specialists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $23.95 per hour, about $49,820 a year. The middle half earn between $22.37 and $31.67 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Queen Creek a good place for CDI Specialists once cost of living is counted?

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 107th of 129 metro areas for CDI Specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 101st of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do CDI Specialists work in Queen Creek?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Queen Creek, led by Banner Ironwood Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Queen Creek as a CDI Specialist?

CCDS or CDIP credential, or the ability to earn one. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 1 posting$84.65/ hr$72–$97
  • Emanate HealthWest Covina, CA · 1 posting$63.17/ hr$50–$77
  • San Antonio Regional HospitalUpland, CA · 1 posting$59.87/ hr$48–$72
  • Boston Medical CenterRemote, MA · 1 posting$56.69/ hr$38–$75

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Low$38Median$53.93High$76

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