NJ · Hoboken · Updated October 15, 2026

CDI Specialist jobs in Hoboken, NJ

The median CDI Specialist pay in the Hoboken area is $36.01 per hour ($74,900 a year), with the typical range running from $26.84 to $51.24. That ranks 39th of 133 U.S. metro areas for CDI Specialist pay, and 66th of 129 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Hoboken. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hoboken.

CDI Specialist pay in Hoboken, NJ

The metro median is 20% above the New Jersey statewide median of $29.89 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.36 per hour. BLS counts about 2,420 health information technologists and medical registrars employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.18$48,21028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$26.84$55,83017% below U.S. median
Median$36.01$74,90011% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.24$106,58058% above U.S. median
Top 10%$62.91$130,85094% above U.S. median

How Hoboken ranks

  • 39th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 66th of 129 after adjusting for local prices

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 Hoboken

  • Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $36.01 median hour buys what $31.99 buys at the national price level, 1% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,296
  • Per year: $64,818
  • Per month: $5,401

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in Hoboken

CMS lists 1 hospital in Hoboken.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Carepoint Health-Hoboken University Medical Center
Hoboken, NJ
Acute careNonprofit1 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
Union City, NJ2 mi$36.01/hr66,918
West New York, NJ3 mi$36.01/hr52,975

CDI Specialist jobs in New Jersey · CDI Specialist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in New Jersey

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

New Jersey 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 Hoboken, NJ?

CDI Specialists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $36.01 per hour, about $74,900 a year. The middle half earn between $26.84 and $51.24 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 66th of 129 metro areas for CDI Specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 39th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.

Where do CDI Specialists work in Hoboken?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Hoboken, led by Carepoint Health-Hoboken University Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Hoboken as a CDI Specialist?

CCDS or CDIP credential, or the ability to earn one. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey 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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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. Hospital CDI Specialist - PT - Day - Clinical Documentation Improvement Pennington NJPermanent
    $39.40–$51.47/ hour
    Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ · posted 10 days ago

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