OR · Gresham · Updated October 15, 2026

CDI Specialist jobs in Gresham, OR

Pay for CDI Specialists in the Gresham area centers on $39.52 per hour, or about $82,200 a year. The lower quarter earns under $33.38 and the upper quarter over $50.06. That ranks 23rd of 133 U.S. metro areas for CDI Specialist pay, and 32nd of 129 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Gresham. The free report below lists employers near Gresham and what they pay.

CDI Specialist pay in Gresham, OR

The metro median is in line with the Oregon statewide median of $39.52 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.36 per hour. BLS counts about 300 health information technologists and medical registrars employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.29$56,76016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$33.38$69,4303% above U.S. median
Median$39.52$82,20022% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.06$104,12055% above U.S. median
Top 10%$62.94$130,92094% above U.S. median

How Gresham ranks

  • 23rd of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 32nd of 129 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 3 Oregon 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 Gresham

  • Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.52 median hour buys what $37.49 buys at the national price level, 16% 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$1,423
  • Per year: $71,136
  • Per month: $5,928

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

Hospitals in Gresham

CMS lists 1 hospital in Gresham.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Gresham, OR
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Portland, OR10 mi$39.52/hr635,749
Vancouver, WA12 mi$39.52/hr198,992
Salem, OR49 mi$39.52/hr180,406
Albany, OR68 mi$39.52/hr57,156
Corvallis, OR76 mi$39.52/hr61,993
Springfield, OR104 mi$30.15/hr61,182

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Oregon

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

Oregon 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 Gresham, OR?

CDI Specialists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $39.52 per hour, about $82,200 a year. The middle half earn between $33.38 and $50.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 32nd of 129 metro areas for CDI Specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 23rd of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Where do CDI Specialists work in Gresham?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Gresham, led by Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Gresham as a CDI Specialist?

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

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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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