IL · Joliet · Updated October 15, 2026

CDI Specialist jobs in Joliet, IL

Pay for CDI Specialists in the Joliet area centers on $30.27 per hour, or about $62,970 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.98 and the upper quarter over $37.60. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Joliet. That ranks 69th of 133 U.S. metro areas for CDI Specialist pay, and 86th of 129 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Joliet and what they pay.

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CDI Specialist pay in Joliet, IL

The metro median is 4% above the Illinois statewide median of $29.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.36 per hour. BLS counts about 430 health information technologists and medical registrars employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.39).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.61$38,71042% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.98$45,72032% below U.S. median
Median$30.27$62,9706% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.60$78,21016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$44.87$93,33039% above U.S. median

How Joliet ranks

  • 69th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 86th of 129 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Illinois 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 Joliet

  • Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $30.27 median hour buys what $29.22 buys at the national price level, 10% below 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 Joliet paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,090
  • Per year: $54,486
  • Per month: $4,540

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Joliet

CMS lists 1 hospital in Joliet.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Saint Joseph Medical Center
Joliet, IL
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
Bolingbrook, IL12 mi$30.27/hr74,756
Naperville, IL16 mi$30.27/hr153,124

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Illinois

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

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Common questions

How much do CDI Specialists make in Joliet, IL?

CDI Specialists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $30.27 per hour, about $62,970 a year. The middle half earn between $21.98 and $37.60 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 86th of 129 metro areas for CDI Specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 69th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring CDI Specialists in Joliet?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Joliet.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Joliet as a CDI Specialist?

CCDS or CDIP credential, or the ability to earn one. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois 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 Joliet?

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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. Revenue Cycle CDI SpecialistPermanent
    $41.14–$61.20/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Chicago, IL · posted 16 days ago

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