FL · Plantation · Updated October 15, 2026

CDI Specialist jobs in Plantation, FL

Pay for CDI Specialists in the Plantation 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 2 hospitals in Plantation. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Plantation.

CDI Specialist pay in Plantation, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.03$39,58041% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.28$48,42028% below U.S. median
Median$37.26$77,50015% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.56$101,00050% above U.S. median
Top 10%$60.85$126,57088% above U.S. median

How Plantation 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 Plantation

  • 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 Plantation

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Plantation.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hca Florida Mercy Hospital
Plantation, FL
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Westside Regional Medical Center
Plantation, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5No

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
Sunrise, FL3 mi$37.26/hr100,128
Lauderhill, FL3 mi$37.26/hr76,627

CDI Specialist jobs in Florida · CDI Specialist jobs nationwide

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.

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Common questions

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

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Plantation, led by Hca Florida Mercy Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Plantation 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 Plantation?

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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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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.

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  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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