CA · Temecula · Updated October 15, 2026

CDI Specialist jobs in Temecula, CA

The median CDI Specialist pay in the Temecula 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 Temecula and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Temecula. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Temecula.

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CDI Specialist pay in Temecula, CA

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.89$53,85020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.86$62,1108% below U.S. median
Median$36.00$74,88011% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$45.97$95,62042% above U.S. median
Top 10%$63.32$131,71096% above U.S. median

How Temecula 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 Temecula

  • 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 Temecula 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 Temecula

CMS lists 1 hospital in Temecula.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Temecula Valley Hospital
Temecula, CA
Acute careFor-profit4 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
Murrieta, CA7 mi$36.00/hr112,539
Menifee, CA14 mi$36.00/hr117,041
Oceanside, CA21 mi$40.32/hr170,941
Vista, CA22 mi$40.32/hr99,322
San Marcos, CA25 mi$40.32/hr96,620
Escondido, CA25 mi$40.32/hr148,847

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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Other healthcare roles in Temecula

Temecula city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CDI Specialists make in Temecula, 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 Temecula 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 Temecula?

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 Temecula.

Do I need a California license to work in Temecula 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 Temecula?

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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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