Updated October 15, 2026

CDI Specialist salary in New Mexico

CDI Specialists in New Mexico earn a median of $19.83 per hour, about $41,240 a year, 39% below the U.S. median of $32.36. The middle half earn between $18.37 and $22.51 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

CDI Specialist pay in New Mexico: percentiles

LevelNew Mexico per hourNew Mexico per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$17.88$37,190$18.81
Lower quartile$18.37$38,210$23.27
Median$19.83$41,240$32.36
Upper quartile$22.51$46,820$44.43
Top 10%$34.12$70,970$53.91

CDI Specialist pay by metro area in New Mexico

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs New Mexico medianAfter cost of living
Albuquerque, NM$20.35$42,330703% above$21.30

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 New Mexico

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with New Mexico
Arizona$23.59$49,07019% above New Mexico
Oklahoma$20.52$42,6703% above New Mexico
Texas$37.53$78,06089% above New Mexico
Utah$34.91$72,61076% above New Mexico

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Common questions

How much does a CDI Specialist make in New Mexico?

The median is $19.83 per hour, about $41,240 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $17.88 and the top 10% earn over $34.12 (BLS, May 2024).

Where does New Mexico rank for CDI Specialist pay?

New Mexico ranks 49th 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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  • 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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