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CDI Specialist jobs in Doral, FL
Pay for CDI Specialists in the Doral area centers on $37.26 per hour, or about $77,500 a year. The lower quarter earns under $23.28 and the upper quarter over $48.56. That ranks 34th of 133 U.S. metro areas for CDI Specialist pay, and 61st of 129 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 45 hospitals in the Doral metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Doral.
- $37.26median pay per hour, Miami
- $23–$49typical range per hour
- 700CDI Specialists employed in the metro area
- 114cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
CDI Specialist pay in Doral, FL
The metro median is 7% above the Florida statewide median of $34.73 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.36 per hour. BLS counts about 700 health information technologists and medical registrars employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.03 | $39,580 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.28 | $48,420 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.26 | $77,500 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.56 | $101,000 | 50% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.85 | $126,570 | 88% above U.S. median |
How Doral ranks
- 34th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 61st of 129 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 9 Florida 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 Doral
- Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.26 median hour buys what $32.64 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$1,341
- Per year: $67,068
- Per month: $5,589
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Hospital Of Miami Miami, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Cleveland Clinic Hospital Weston, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Doctors Hospital Coral Gables, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hospital Miramar Miramar, FL | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital Miami, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Broward Health Coral Springs Coral Springs, FL | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Florida Kendall Hospital Miami, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Homestead Hospital Homestead, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Jupiter Medical Center Jupiter, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Hialeah, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hialeah, FL | 5 mi | $37.26/hr | 235,388 |
| Miami, FL | 10 mi | $37.26/hr | 487,014 |
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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Florida
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
Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Doral
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Common questions
How much do CDI Specialists make in Doral, FL?
CDI Specialists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $37.26 per hour, about $77,500 a year. The middle half earn between $23.28 and $48.56 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Doral a good place for CDI Specialists once cost of living is counted?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 61st of 129 metro areas for CDI Specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 34th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Where do CDI Specialists work in Doral?
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, led by Baptist Hospital Of Miami. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Doral as a CDI Specialist?
CCDS or CDIP credential, or the ability to earn one. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida 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 Doral?
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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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2What they are offering now
Low$38Median$53.93High$76
8 CDI postings with published pay in the US, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 CDI roles
- Medical Records Technican (Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist - Outpatient and Inpatient)Permanent$62k–$80k/ year
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