CDI Specialist jobs in San Antonio, TX
Pay for CDI Specialists in the San Antonio area centers on $41.22 per hour, or about $85,730 a year. The lower quarter earns under $27.79 and the upper quarter over $50.66. That ranks 12th of 133 U.S. metro areas for CDI Specialist pay, and 8th of 129 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 19 hospitals in San Antonio. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near San Antonio.
- $41.22median pay per hour, San Antonio
- $28–$51typical range per hour
- 260CDI Specialists employed in the metro area
- 95cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
CDI Specialist pay in San Antonio, TX
The metro median is 10% above the Texas statewide median of $37.53 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.36 per hour. BLS counts about 260 health information technologists and medical registrars employed in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.45 | $42,540 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.79 | $57,800 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $41.22 | $85,730 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.66 | $105,370 | 57% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $54.62 | $113,610 | 69% above U.S. median |
How San Antonio ranks
- 12th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 8th of 129 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 9 Texas 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 San Antonio
- Overall prices in San Antonio-New Braunfels run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $41.22 median hour buys what $43.52 buys at the national price level, 34% 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.
Get the San Antonio CDI Specialist pay report
Named employers near San Antonio, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportEstimate your San Antonio paycheck
- Per year: $74,196
- Per month: $6,183
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in San Antonio
CMS lists 19 hospitals in San Antonio.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks San Antonio, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| San Antonio Va Medical Center (Va South Texas Healthcare System) San Antonio, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Hospital San Antonio, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Hospital Stone Oak San Antonio, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Baptist Medical Center San Antonio, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center San Antonio, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Health System San Antonio, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Bandera Family Hospital San Antonio, TX | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Children's Hospital Of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Foundation Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels, TX | 30 mi | $41.22/hr | 116,477 |
| San Marcos, TX | 45 mi | $37.94/hr | 74,316 |
| Kyle, TX | 53 mi | $37.94/hr | 65,833 |
| Austin, TX | 74 mi | $37.94/hr | 993,588 |
| Cedar Park, TX | 84 mi | $37.94/hr | 78,380 |
| Leander, TX | 86 mi | $37.94/hr | 87,511 |
CDI Specialist jobs in Texas · CDI Specialist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Texas
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
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in San Antonio
San Antonio city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do CDI Specialists make in San Antonio, TX?
CDI Specialists in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area have a median pay of $41.22 per hour, about $85,730 a year. The middle half earn between $27.79 and $50.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is San Antonio a good place for CDI Specialists once cost of living is counted?
San Antonio-New Braunfels ranks 8th of 129 metro areas for CDI Specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 12th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Where do CDI Specialists work in San Antonio?
CMS lists 19 hospitals in San Antonio, led by Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in San Antonio as a CDI Specialist?
CCDS or CDIP credential, or the ability to earn one. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas 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 San Antonio?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in San Antonio and across Texas. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near San Antonio.
What do employers near San Antonio pay CDI Specialists? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
190+ CDI Specialist roles in Texas, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Your CDI pay reportTop-paying hospitals shown · your Texas list by name comes with the full report
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
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Texas list
2What they are offering now
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 CDI roles
Open CDI roles near San Antonio, TX, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.