FL · Pinellas Park · Updated October 15, 2026

CDI Specialist jobs in Pinellas Park, FL

The median CDI Specialist pay in the Pinellas Park area is $34.44 per hour ($71,640 a year), with the typical range running from $22.94 to $44.94. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Pinellas Park and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in the Pinellas Park metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Pinellas Park.

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CDI Specialist pay in Pinellas Park, FL

The metro median is 1% below the Florida statewide median of $34.73 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.36 per hour. BLS counts about 300 health information technologists and medical registrars employed in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.04$37,52044% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.94$47,72029% below U.S. median
Median$34.44$71,6406% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$44.94$93,48039% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.20$106,50058% above U.S. median

How Pinellas Park ranks

  • 47th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 51st of 129 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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 Pinellas Park

  • Overall prices in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% above the U.S. average (index 125.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $34.44 median hour buys what $34.14 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 Pinellas Park paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,240
  • Per year: $61,992
  • Per month: $5,166
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

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

Hospitals in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area

CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital
Tampa, FL
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Zephyrhills
Zephyrhills, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Morton Plant Hospital
Clearwater, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Josephs Hospital
Tampa, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Tampa Va Medical Center
Tampa, FL
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Tampa
Tampa, FL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Carrollwood
Tampa, FL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
New Port Richey, FL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
South Florida Baptist Hospital
Plant City, FL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
St Anthonys Hospital
Saint Petersburg, FL
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Largo, FL5 mi$34.44/hr82,337
St. Petersburg, FL8 mi$34.44/hr267,102
Bradenton, FL27 mi$38.91/hr58,184
Sarasota, FL37 mi$38.91/hr57,764
Lakeland, FL48 mi$43.35/hr124,990
Winter Haven, FL61 mi$43.35/hr59,975

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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.

Florida state guide

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Common questions

How much do CDI Specialists make in Pinellas Park, FL?

CDI Specialists in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area have a median pay of $34.44 per hour, about $71,640 a year. The middle half earn between $22.94 and $44.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater ranks 51st of 129 metro areas for CDI Specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 47th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring CDI Specialists in Pinellas Park?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Pinellas Park.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Pinellas Park 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 Pinellas Park?

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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

  1. Medical Records Technican (Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist - Outpatient and Inpatient)Permanent
    $62k–$80k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Tampa, FL · posted yesterday

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