CA · Madera · Updated October 15, 2026

CDI Specialist jobs in Madera, CA

CDI Specialists in the Madera area earn a median of $38.56 per hour, about $80,210 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.02 and $56.11. That ranks 28th of 133 U.S. metro areas for CDI Specialist pay, and 30th of 129 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Madera. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Madera.

CDI Specialist pay in Madera, CA

The metro median is 16% below the California statewide median of $45.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.36 per hour. BLS counts about 60 health information technologists and medical registrars employed in the Fresno metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.57).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.20$52,42022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.02$60,36010% below U.S. median
Median$38.56$80,21019% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$56.11$116,71073% above U.S. median
Top 10%$68.46$142,400112% above U.S. median

How Madera ranks

  • 28th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 30th of 129 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th 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 Madera

  • Overall prices in Fresno run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.56 median hour buys what $37.75 buys at the national price level, 17% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,388
  • Per year: $69,408
  • Per month: $5,784

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

Open CDI Specialist roles in California

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Hospitals in Madera

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Madera.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Madera Community Hospital
Madera, CA
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes
Valley Children's Hospital
Madera, CA
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
River Vista Behavioral Health
Madera, CA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Fresno, CA21 mi$38.56/hr550,105
Clovis, CA24 mi$38.56/hr127,993
Merced, CA32 mi$45.84/hr96,073
Hanford, CA50 mi$45.84/hr60,594
Turlock, CA57 mi$45.84/hr72,888
Visalia, CA61 mi$45.84/hr146,271

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

California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do CDI Specialists make in Madera, CA?

CDI Specialists in the Fresno metro area have a median pay of $38.56 per hour, about $80,210 a year. The middle half earn between $29.02 and $56.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Fresno ranks 30th of 129 metro areas for CDI Specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 28th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Where do CDI Specialists work in Madera?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Madera, led by Madera Community Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Madera 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.

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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

  1. Clinical Documentation SpecialistPermanent
    $47.90–$71.84/ hour
    San Antonio Regional Hospital · Upland, CA · posted 2 days ago
  2. Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist - Full Time (On-Site) - Days - 8hr QVHPermanent
    $49.55–$76.80/ hour
    Emanate Health · West Covina, CA · posted 10 days ago

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