CDI Specialist salary in Kentucky
CDI Specialists in Kentucky earn a median of $30.11 per hour, about $62,630 a year, 7% below the U.S. median of $32.36. The middle half earn between $19.13 and $39.30 per hour. The highest median among Kentucky metro areas is in Lexington-Fayette, KY, at $33.89 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $30.11median pay per hour
- $62,630median pay per year
- 1,080CDI Specialists employed in Kentucky
- #26of 50 states by median pay
CDI Specialist pay in Kentucky: percentiles
| Level | Kentucky per hour | Kentucky per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.62 | $34,570 | $18.81 |
| Lower quartile | $19.13 | $39,790 | $23.27 |
| Median | $30.11 | $62,630 | $32.36 |
| Upper quartile | $39.30 | $81,740 | $44.43 |
| Top 10% | $47.14 | $98,050 | $53.91 |
CDI Specialist pay by metro area in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Kentucky median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $33.89 | $70,500 | 240 | 13% above | $36.48 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $31.75 | $66,030 | 30 | 5% above | $35.21 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $30.30 | $63,020 | 420 | 1% above | $32.55 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
CDI Specialist pay in states next to Kentucky
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $29.21 | $60,760 | 3% below Kentucky |
| Indiana | $21.35 | $44,410 | 29% below Kentucky |
| Missouri | $24.81 | $51,590 | 18% below Kentucky |
| Ohio | $33.95 | $70,620 | 13% above Kentucky |
| Tennessee | $29.98 | $62,360 | in line with Kentucky |
| Virginia | $24.05 | $50,010 | 20% below Kentucky |
| West Virginia | $28.72 | $59,750 | 5% below Kentucky |
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Common questions
How much does a CDI Specialist make in Kentucky?
The median is $30.11 per hour, about $62,630 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $16.62 and the top 10% earn over $47.14 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Kentucky city pays CDI Specialists the most?
Among Kentucky metro areas, Lexington-Fayette, KY has the highest median at $33.89 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Kentucky rank for CDI Specialist pay?
Kentucky ranks 26th of 50 states by median CDI Specialist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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