CDI Specialist salary
The median cdi specialist pay is $53.93 per hour, or about $112,174 a year, based on 8 postings with published pay from 8 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 8roles with published pay
- $53.93median pay per hour
- $38–$76typical published range
- 8employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42.05 | $87,458 |
| 25th percentile | $46.21 | $96,122 |
| Median | $53.93 | $112,174 |
| 75th percentile | $60.70 | $126,246 |
| 90th percentile | $69.61 | $144,797 |
CDI Specialist salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $32.36 per hour, about $67,310 a year, across 37,620 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $45.84 | $95,340 | 3,270 |
| Wyoming | $40.96 | $85,190 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $39.90 | $83,000 | 1,130 |
| Oregon | $39.52 | $82,200 | 540 |
| Montana | $39.18 | $81,490 | 260 |
| Vermont | $38.81 | $80,730 | 80 |
| District of Columbia | $38.66 | $80,410 | 70 |
| Massachusetts | $38.46 | $79,990 | 830 |
| Maryland | $38.03 | $79,100 | 1,380 |
| Texas | $37.53 | $78,060 | 2,540 |
| North Dakota | $37.36 | $77,710 | 30 |
| Rhode Island | $37.27 | $77,530 | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $36.60 | $76,130 | 230 |
| New York | $36.01 | $74,900 | 1,710 |
| Utah | $34.91 | $72,610 | 0 |
| Maine | $34.85 | $72,500 | 210 |
| Florida | $34.73 | $72,230 | 2,360 |
| Iowa | $34.61 | $71,980 | 240 |
| Ohio | $33.95 | $70,620 | 2,720 |
| Delaware | $32.75 | $68,130 | 0 |
| Wisconsin | $32.73 | $68,080 | 320 |
| Kansas | $31.98 | $66,520 | 740 |
| Arkansas | $31.50 | $65,510 | 130 |
| Georgia | $31.03 | $64,550 | 1,560 |
| Michigan | $31.03 | $64,530 | 1,100 |
| Kentucky | $30.11 | $62,630 | 1,080 |
| Tennessee | $29.98 | $62,360 | 450 |
| New Jersey | $29.89 | $62,170 | 1,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $29.55 | $61,450 | 1,220 |
| North Carolina | $29.36 | $61,080 | 1,690 |
| Illinois | $29.21 | $60,760 | 680 |
| South Dakota | $29.07 | $60,470 | 230 |
| West Virginia | $28.72 | $59,750 | 60 |
| Alaska | $28.19 | $58,630 | 110 |
| Nevada | $27.53 | $57,260 | 160 |
| Connecticut | $27.42 | $57,040 | 290 |
| Louisiana | $26.67 | $55,470 | 180 |
| Hawaii | $26.44 | $55,000 | 220 |
| Alabama | $25.53 | $53,110 | 30 |
| Washington | $25.38 | $52,790 | 1,000 |
| Missouri | $24.81 | $51,590 | 1,430 |
| Virginia | $24.05 | $50,010 | 590 |
| Arizona | $23.59 | $49,070 | 680 |
| Idaho | $23.18 | $48,220 | 580 |
| Nebraska | $23.09 | $48,020 | 210 |
| Indiana | $21.35 | $44,410 | 810 |
| Mississippi | $20.91 | $43,500 | 160 |
| Oklahoma | $20.52 | $42,670 | 770 |
| New Mexico | $19.83 | $41,240 | 150 |
| South Carolina | $18.59 | $38,670 | 380 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $59.67 | $124,110 | 340 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $54.37 | $113,090 | 60 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $46.72 | $97,180 | 50 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46.45 | $96,610 | 350 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45.67 | $95,000 | 1,290 |
| Worcester, MA | $45.37 | $94,360 | 60 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $44.28 | $92,110 | 90 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $43.35 | $90,160 | 120 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $43.07 | $89,580 | 210 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $42.30 | $87,980 | 260 |
CDI Specialist pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $63.17 | $131,394 |
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montage Health | 1 | $84.65 | $176,072 |
| Emanate Health | 1 | $63.17 | $131,394 |
| San Antonio Regional Hospital | 1 | $59.87 | $124,530 |
| Boston Medical Center | 1 | $56.69 | $117,915 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $51.17 | $106,434 |
| Adventist Health | 1 | $46.47 | $96,658 |
| Capital Health System | 1 | $45.44 | $94,515 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $34.13 | $70,990 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 8 postings from 8 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a cdi specialist make?
The median cdi specialist pay across 8 postings with published pay is $53.93 per hour, about $112,174 a year. Half of the postings fall between $46 and $61 per hour.
Which states pay cdi specialists the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are California ($63.17/hr).
What do cdi specialists get paid at other hospitals in the US?
- Boston Medical CenterRemote, MA$56.69/hr
- CommonSpirit HealthCHICAGO, IL$51.17/hr
- Adventist HealthGaithersburg, MD$46.47/hr
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