MN · Burnsville · Updated October 15, 2026

CDI Specialist jobs in Burnsville, MN

CDI Specialists in the Burnsville area earn a median of $39.91 per hour, about $83,010 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.45 and $48.11. That ranks 21st of 133 U.S. metro areas for CDI Specialist pay, and 28th of 129 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Burnsville. The free report below lists employers near Burnsville and what they pay.

CDI Specialist pay in Burnsville, MN

The metro median is in line with the Minnesota statewide median of $39.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.36 per hour. BLS counts about 640 health information technologists and medical registrars employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.35).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.13$66,8301% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.45$77,90016% above U.S. median
Median$39.91$83,01023% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.11$100,07049% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.25$106,60058% above U.S. median

How Burnsville ranks

  • 21st of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 28th of 129 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 4 Minnesota 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 Burnsville

  • Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.91 median hour buys what $38.07 buys at the national price level, 18% 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$1,437
  • Per year: $71,838
  • Per month: $5,986

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Burnsville

CMS lists 1 hospital in Burnsville.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
Burnsville, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 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, MN4 mi$39.91/hr55,272
Bloomington, MN5 mi$39.91/hr88,344

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Minnesota

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 Burnsville, MN?

CDI Specialists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $39.91 per hour, about $83,010 a year. The middle half earn between $37.45 and $48.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 28th of 129 metro areas for CDI Specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 21st of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Where do CDI Specialists work in Burnsville?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Burnsville, led by M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Burnsville as a CDI Specialist?

CCDS or CDIP credential, or the ability to earn one. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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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

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