Updated October 15, 2026

CDI Specialist salary in Tennessee

CDI Specialists in Tennessee earn a median of $29.98 per hour, about $62,360 a year, 7% below the U.S. median of $32.36. The middle half earn between $20.03 and $46.51 per hour. The highest median among Tennessee metro areas is in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, at $35.90 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

CDI Specialist pay in Tennessee: percentiles

LevelTennessee per hourTennessee per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$16.83$35,010$18.81
Lower quartile$20.03$41,660$23.27
Median$29.98$62,360$32.36
Upper quartile$46.51$96,740$44.43
Top 10%$50.13$104,270$53.91

CDI Specialist pay by metro area in Tennessee

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Tennessee medianAfter cost of living
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN$35.90$74,66023020% above$37.26
Memphis, TN-MS-AR$24.14$50,2205019% below$26.19

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 Tennessee

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Tennessee
Alabama$25.53$53,11015% below Tennessee
Arkansas$31.50$65,5105% above Tennessee
Georgia$31.03$64,5504% above Tennessee
Kentucky$30.11$62,630in line with Tennessee
Mississippi$20.91$43,50030% below Tennessee
Missouri$24.81$51,59017% below Tennessee
North Carolina$29.36$61,0802% below Tennessee
Virginia$24.05$50,01020% below Tennessee

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Common questions

How much does a CDI Specialist make in Tennessee?

The median is $29.98 per hour, about $62,360 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $16.83 and the top 10% earn over $50.13 (BLS, May 2024).

Which Tennessee city pays CDI Specialists the most?

Among Tennessee metro areas, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN has the highest median at $35.90 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.

Where does Tennessee rank for CDI Specialist pay?

Tennessee ranks 27th 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
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