MO · Springfield · Updated October 15, 2026

CDI Specialist jobs in Springfield, MO

The median CDI Specialist pay in the Springfield area is $18.39 per hour ($38,240 a year), with the typical range running from $18.39 to $26.64. That ranks 128th of 133 U.S. metro areas for CDI Specialist pay, and 119th of 129 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Springfield. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Springfield.

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CDI Specialist pay in Springfield, MO

The metro median is 26% below the Missouri statewide median of $24.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.36 per hour. BLS counts about 170 health information technologists and medical registrars employed in the Springfield metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 3.12).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.39$38,25043% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.39$38,25043% below U.S. median
Median$18.39$38,24043% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$26.64$55,41018% below U.S. median
Top 10%$32.62$67,8501% above U.S. median

How Springfield ranks

  • 128th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 119th of 129 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 4 Missouri 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.

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What your pay buys in Springfield

  • Overall prices in Springfield run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 34% below the U.S. average (index 65.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.39 median hour buys what $20.76 buys at the national price level, 36% 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 Springfield paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$662
  • Per year: $33,102
  • Per month: $2,758

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

Hospitals in Springfield

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Springfield.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Cox Medical Centers
Springfield, MO
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, MO
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
Springfield, MO
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of Springfield
Springfield, MO
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Joplin, MO67 mi$24.81/hr53,605
Rogers, AR77 mi$31.50/hr75,639
Bentonville, AR78 mi$31.50/hr61,791
Springdale, AR84 mi$31.50/hr89,368
Fayetteville, AR91 mi$31.50/hr103,134
Columbia, MO132 mi$23.23/hr130,900

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CDI Specialist salary in Missouri

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Missouri

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

Missouri taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do CDI Specialists make in Springfield, MO?

CDI Specialists in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $18.39 per hour, about $38,240 a year. The middle half earn between $18.39 and $26.64 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Springfield ranks 119th of 129 metro areas for CDI Specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 128th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do CDI Specialists work in Springfield?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Springfield, led by Cox Medical Centers. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in Springfield as a CDI Specialist?

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