PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Clinical Documentation Specialist
San Antonio Regional Hospital · Upland, CA
$47.90–$71.84/ hour
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CDI Specialist jobs in Highland, CA
The median CDI Specialist pay in the Highland area is $36.00 per hour ($74,880 a year), with the typical range running from $29.86 to $45.97. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Highland and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 23 hospitals in the Highland metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Highland.
- $36.00median pay per hour, Riverside
- $30–$46typical range per hour
- 170CDI Specialists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 21% below the California statewide median of $45.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.36 per hour. BLS counts about 170 health information technologists and medical registrars employed in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.41).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.89 | $53,850 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.86 | $62,110 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $36.00 | $74,880 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.97 | $95,620 | 42% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $63.32 | $131,710 | 96% above U.S. median |
How Highland ranks
- 40th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 52nd of 129 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th of 10 California 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 Highland
- Overall prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario run 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% above the U.S. average (index 129.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.00 median hour buys what $33.82 buys at the national price level, 5% above 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.
Estimate your Highland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,296
- Per year: $64,800
- Per month: $5,400
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area
CMS lists 23 hospitals in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Valley Medical Center Chino, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside Riverside, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Moreno Valley Moreno Valley, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Temecula Valley Hospital Temecula, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Hospital Of San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Corona Regional Medical Center Corona, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Desert Valley Hospital Victorville, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fontana/Ontario Fontana, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center Riverside, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverside University Health System-Medical Center Moreno Valley, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
CDI Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands, CA | 4 mi | $36.00/hr | 74,279 |
| San Bernardino, CA | 8 mi | $36.00/hr | 224,775 |
CDI Specialist jobs in California · CDI Specialist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in California
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 Highland, CA?
CDI Specialists in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $36.00 per hour, about $74,880 a year. The middle half earn between $29.86 and $45.97 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Highland a good place for CDI Specialists once cost of living is counted?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranks 52nd of 129 metro areas for CDI Specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 40th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring CDI Specialists in Highland?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Highland.
Do I need a California license to work in Highland as a CDI Specialist?
CCDS or CDIP credential, or the ability to earn one. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place CDI Specialists in Highland?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Boston Medical CenterRemote, MA · 1 posting$56.69/ hr$38–$75
- CommonSpirit HealthCHICAGO, IL · 1 posting$51.17/ hr$41–$61
- Adventist HealthGaithersburg, MD · 1 posting$46.47/ hr$37–$56
- Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 1 posting$45.44/ hr$39–$51
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2What they are offering now
Low$48Median$63.17High$97
3 CDI postings with published pay in California, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 CDI roles
- Clinical Documentation SpecialistPermanent$47.90–$71.84/ hour
- Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist - Full Time (On-Site) - Days - 8hr QVHPermanent$49.55–$76.80/ hour
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