PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Hospital CDI Specialist - PT - Day - Clinical Documentation Improvement Pennington NJ
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$39.40–$51.47/ hour
CDI Specialist jobs in Trenton, NJ
The median CDI Specialist pay in the Trenton area is $23.39 per hour ($48,650 a year), with the typical range running from $23.39 to $39.93. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Trenton and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Trenton. The free report below lists employers near Trenton and what they pay.
- $23.39median pay per hour, Trenton
- $23–$40typical range per hour
- 100CDI Specialists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 22% below the New Jersey statewide median of $29.89 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.36 per hour. BLS counts about 100 health information technologists and medical registrars employed in the Trenton-Princeton metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.69).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.39 | $48,650 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.39 | $48,650 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.39 | $48,650 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.93 | $83,050 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.88 | $126,630 | 88% above U.S. median |
How Trenton ranks
- 105th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 110th 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 Trenton
- Overall prices in Trenton-Princeton run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% above the U.S. average (index 135.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.39 median hour buys what $22.67 buys at the national price level, 30% 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 Trenton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$842
- Per year: $42,102
- Per month: $3,508
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Trenton-Princeton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Trenton
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Trenton.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Health Regional Medical Center Trenton, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Trenton Psychiatric Hosp Trenton, NJ | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
CDI Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 25 mi | $30.74/hr | 1,573,916 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 25 mi | $36.01/hr | 57,487 |
| Camden, NJ | 27 mi | $30.74/hr | 71,749 |
| Plainfield, NJ | 33 mi | $36.01/hr | 56,507 |
| Perth Amboy, NJ | 33 mi | $36.01/hr | 56,939 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 42 mi | $29.55/hr | 79,453 |
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 Trenton, NJ?
CDI Specialists in the Trenton-Princeton metro area have a median pay of $23.39 per hour, about $48,650 a year. The middle half earn between $23.39 and $39.93 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Trenton a good place for CDI Specialists once cost of living is counted?
Trenton-Princeton ranks 110th of 129 metro areas for CDI Specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 105th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring CDI Specialists in Trenton?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Trenton-Princeton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Trenton.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Trenton 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
- Hospital CDI Specialist - PT - Day - Clinical Documentation Improvement Pennington NJPermanent$39.40–$51.47/ hour
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