CA · Victorville · Updated October 15, 2026

CDI Specialist jobs in Victorville, CA

Pay for CDI Specialists in the Victorville area centers on $36.00 per hour, or about $74,880 a year. The lower quarter earns under $29.86 and the upper quarter over $45.97. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Victorville. That ranks 40th of 133 U.S. metro areas for CDI Specialist pay, and 52nd of 129 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Victorville.

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CDI Specialist pay in Victorville, 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 Victorville 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 Victorville

  • 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 Victorville 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 Victorville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Victorville.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Desert Valley Hospital
Victorville, CA
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
Victorville, CA
Acute careNonprofit1 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
Apple Valley, CA8 mi$36.00/hr75,029
Hesperia, CA9 mi$36.00/hr101,836

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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 Victorville, 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 Victorville 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 Victorville?

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 Victorville.

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

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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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