What are the main factors that influence a CDI Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A CDI Specialist's salary?

A CDI Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $85,864 for beginners, reaching about $86,802 at mid-level, and approach $92,423 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a CDI Specialist?

CDI Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CDI Specialist roles are District of Columbia $97,146, California $96,777, Massachusetts $95,487. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CDI Specialist roles make?

Salaries for CDI Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Cdi Manager: $123,812; A&A Specialist: $93,191; CDI Coding Liaison: $87,800; Environmental Compliance Specialist: $85,582; Immigration Specialist: $83,067.

How do different companies affect a CDI Specialist's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for CDI Specialist roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

CDI Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a CDI Specialist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a CDI Specialist in the United States is $87,740 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a CDI Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,867
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,550 to $96,705
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,735

10% $79,735

50% (Median) $87,740

90% $104,867

CDI Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,705	$8,059	$1,860	$46
Average	$87,740	$7,312	$1,687	$42
25th Percentile	$83,550	$6,963	$1,607	$40

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Key Factors That Influence CDI Specialist Salaries

A CDI Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects CDI Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CDI Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $85,864
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,177
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,802
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,346
Expert (over 8 years): $92,423

Levels	Salary
Entry Level CDI Specialist	$85,864
Intermediate Level CDI Specialist	$86,177
Senior Level CDI Specialist	$86,802
Specialist Level CDI Specialist	$89,346
Expert Level CDI Specialist	$92,423

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How Do CDI Specialists Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract CDI Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $97,146.
California: $96,777.
Massachusetts: $95,487.

District of Columbia $97,146 California $96,777 Massachusetts $95,487 Washington $95,136 New Jersey $95,101 Alaska $94,979 Connecticut $93,768 New York $93,276

Hawaii $91,706 Rhode Island $90,969 Maryland $90,469 Minnesota $89,784 Colorado $89,521 Illinois $89,433 Oregon $89,100 Delaware $88,854

New Hampshire $88,700 Virginia $88,354 Pennsylvania $87,345 Nevada $86,836 North Dakota $86,670 Michigan $86,406 Wisconsin $86,310 Vermont $86,117

Texas $85,582 Maine $85,547 Arizona $85,494 Ohio $85,432 Georgia $84,625 Indiana $84,222 Wyoming $84,143 Utah $84,020

Iowa $83,967 Kansas $83,546 Louisiana $83,423 North Carolina $83,379 Missouri $83,362 Florida $83,020 Montana $82,835 Nebraska $82,660

Kentucky $82,563 South Carolina $82,212 Tennessee $81,993 Idaho $81,905 New Mexico $81,265 Oklahoma $81,124 Alabama $80,607 South Dakota $79,738

Arkansas $79,264 West Virginia $79,010 Mississippi $78,247

Top Paying Cities for CDI Specialist

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $110,666
San Francisco: $109,455
Oakland: $107,148

San Jose, CA $110,666

San Francisco, CA $109,455

Oakland, CA $107,148

New York, NY $101,023

Paramus, NJ $99,795

Queens Village, NY $99,790

Passaic, NJ $99,707

Bergenfield, NJ $99,699

Stamford, CT $99,506

Huntington, NY $99,470

Newark, NJ $98,822

Bridgeport, CT $98,636

Vallejo, CA $98,462

New Brunswick, NJ $98,427

Petaluma, CA $98,374

Middlesex, NJ $98,207

Somerset, NJ $98,146

Santa Cruz, CA $98,032

Boston, MA $97,497

Monterey, CA $97,189

Seattle, WA $96,988

Santa Rosa, CA $96,970

Los Angeles, CA $96,944

Juneau, AK $96,716

Washington, DC $96,619

Orange, CA $96,307

Santa Ana, CA $96,075

Long Beach, CA $95,988

Anaheim, CA $95,970

Anchorage, AK $95,926

Santa Maria, CA $95,663

Everett, WA $95,645

Danbury, CT $95,337

Bremerton, WA $95,215

Tacoma, WA $94,900

New Suffolk, NY $94,898

Sacramento, CA $94,873

Santa Barbara, CA $94,777

Trenton, NJ $94,680

San Diego, CA $94,680

Brockton, MA $94,584

Fairbanks, AK $94,369

Lompoc, CA $94,145

Lowell, MA $94,074

Ventura, CA $94,057

Nashua, NH $94,040

Stockton, CA $94,031

Modesto, CA $93,390

Poughkeepsie, NY $93,197

Olympia, WA $93,031

Kennewick, WA $93,031

New Haven, CT $92,996

Lawrence, MA $92,680

Hartford, CT $92,592

Riverside, CA $92,574

New Bedford, MA $92,487

Richland, WA $92,487

Bakersfield, CA $92,364

San Bernardino, CA $92,329

New Britain, CT $92,320

Atlantic City, NJ $92,320

New London, CT $92,285

Norwich, CT $92,259

Portsmouth, NH $92,241

Boulder, CO $92,055

Portland, OR $91,934

Worcester, MA $91,925

Minneapolis, MN $91,653

Philadelphia, PA $91,530

Honolulu, HI $91,241

Saint Paul, MN $91,199

Vineland, NJ $91,179

Providence, RI $90,925

Chicago, IL $90,671

Bellingham, WA $90,565

Springfield, MA $90,495

Baltimore, MD $90,469

Chico, CA $90,249

Pittsfield, MA $90,012

Manchester, NH $89,846

Spokane, WA $89,460

Denver, CO $89,451

Albany, NY $89,039

Troy, NY $89,003

Nassau, NY $88,910

Schenectady, NY $88,819

Wilmington, DE $88,749

Burlington, VT $88,626

Salem, OR $88,591

Portland, ME $88,319

Yakima, WA $88,231

Rochester, MN $87,959

Reno, NV $87,915

Fresno, CA $87,915

Milwaukee, WI $87,837

Detroit, MI $87,749

Ann Arbor, MI $87,734

Allentown, PA $87,722

Colorado Springs, CO $87,573

Syracuse, NY $87,529

Carson City, NV $87,529

Houston, TX $87,407

Eugene, OR $87,363

Gary, IN $87,257

Springfield, OR $87,187

Bismarck, ND $87,170

Galveston, TX $87,108

Medford, OR $86,977

Fort Collins, CO $86,942

Concord, NH $86,898

Austin, TX $86,871

Mesa, AZ $86,687

Reading, PA $86,678

Phoenix, AZ $86,670

Dallas, TX $86,643

Saint Cloud, MN $86,559

Madison, WI $86,441

Utica, NY $86,205

Rochester, NY $86,064

Des Moines, IA $86,055

Raleigh, NC $86,047

Atlanta, GA $85,915

Battle Creek, MI $85,889

Salt Lake City, UT $85,862

Lancaster, PA $85,731

Harrisburg, PA $85,608

Kansas City, MO $85,520

Champaign, IL $85,503

Kansas City, KS $85,503

Fort Worth, TX $85,494

Columbus, OH $85,479

Boca Raton, FL $85,459

Pittsburgh, PA $85,424

Richmond, VA $85,389

Indianapolis, IN $85,371

Cleveland, OH $85,362

Las Vegas, NV $85,257

Cincinnati, OH $85,257

Petersburg, VA $85,125

Huntsville, AL $84,994

Lansing, MI $84,935

Lebanon, PA $84,924

Pueblo, CO $84,915

Appleton, WI $84,888

Buffalo, NY $84,853

Dayton, OH $84,827

Racine, WI $84,809

Charlotte, NC $84,801

Saint Louis, MO $84,774

York, PA $84,722

Elkhart, IN $84,722

Gastonia, NC $84,705

Billings, MT $84,684

Beaumont, TX $84,660

Lorain, OH $84,643

Benton Harbor, MI $84,625

Toledo, OH $84,608

Binghamton, NY $84,564

Rock Hill, SC $84,555

Rockford, IL $84,511

Springfield, IL $84,476

Elyria, OH $84,467

Fargo, ND $84,467

Flagstaff, AZ $84,406

Fort Lauderdale, FL $84,353

Duluth, MN $84,301

Miami, FL $84,301

Cheyenne, WY $84,239

Grand Forks, ND $84,239

Bangor, ME $84,046

Cedar Rapids, IA $83,950

Durham, NC $83,913

Louisville, KY $83,906

Grand Rapids, MI $83,888

Hialeah, FL $83,879

Casper, WY $83,757

Scranton, PA $83,651

New Orleans, LA $83,625

Virginia Beach, VA $83,616

Akron, OH $83,572

Peoria, IL $83,458

Sarasota, FL $83,441

Nashville, TN $83,379

Omaha, NE $83,379

Green Bay, WI $83,379

Baton Rouge, LA $83,335

Charleston, SC $83,318

Jamestown, NY $83,274

Davenport, IA $83,274

Tucson, AZ $83,230

Saint Petersburg, FL $83,178

Tampa, FL $83,160

Evansville, IN $83,107

Port Arthur, TX $83,107

Bradenton, FL $83,072

Santa Fe, NM $82,914

Orlando, FL $82,756

Clearwater, FL $82,730

Canton, OH $82,546

La Crosse, WI $82,546

Albuquerque, NM $82,493

Newport News, VA $82,484

High Point, NC $82,458

Ogden, UT $82,423

Corpus Christi, TX $82,353

Norfolk, VA $82,300

Laramie, WY $82,300

Rock Island, IL $82,247

Saginaw, MI $82,230

Jacksonville, FL $82,221

Salisbury, NC $82,204

Boise, ID $82,186

Moline, IL $82,142

Fort Myers, FL $82,116

Memphis, TN $82,098

Tulsa, OK $82,054

Waterloo, IA $82,002

Spartanburg, SC $81,914

Lincoln, NE $81,870

Fort Wayne, IN $81,853

Provo, UT $81,844

Cedar Falls, IA $81,739

San Antonio, TX $81,703

Greensboro, NC $81,668

South Bend, IN $81,660

Savannah, GA $81,563

Muskegon, MI $81,528

Birmingham, AL $81,519

Winston Salem, NC $81,476

Lake Charles, LA $81,265

Anderson, IN $81,247

Lexington, KY $81,221

Augusta, GA $81,195

Greenville, SC $81,195

Lima, OH $81,124

Wichita, KS $81,116

Tuscaloosa, AL $81,116

Columbia, SC $81,037

Springfield, OH $81,019

Asheville, NC $80,879

Bloomington, IN $80,817

Knoxville, TN $80,501

Shreveport, LA $80,493

Wilmington, NC $80,379

Roanoke, VA $80,379

Topeka, KS $80,221

Frankfort, KY $80,211

Oklahoma City, OK $80,150

Chillicothe, OH $80,115

Longview, TX $80,107

Melbourne, FL $80,098

Sioux Falls, SD $79,957

Mobile, AL $79,949

Terre Haute, IN $79,914

Altoona, PA $79,861

Amarillo, TX $79,800

Killeen, TX $79,773

Fayetteville, AR $79,703

Chattanooga, TN $79,677

Sioux City, IA $79,598

Idaho Falls, ID $79,580

Lynchburg, VA $79,510

Gainesville, FL $79,396

Portsmouth, OH $79,352

Little Rock, AR $79,335

Lafayette, LA $79,299

Youngstown, OH $79,299

Daytona Beach, FL $79,247

Clarksville, TN $79,238

Pensacola, FL $79,229

Temple, TX $79,223

Hopkinsville, KY $78,966

Erie, PA $78,948

Florence, SC $78,913

Charleston, WV $78,773

Great Falls, MT $78,729

Macon, GA $78,606

Tallahassee, FL $78,597

Fayetteville, NC $78,580

Waco, TX $78,562

Helena, MT $78,501

Pine Bluff, AR $78,468

Vincennes, IN $78,361

Lubbock, TX $78,325

Alamogordo, NM $78,273

Twin Falls, ID $78,194

Rapid City, SD $78,168

Jackson, MS $78,010

Huntington, WV $78,003

Greenville, MS $78,001

Parkersburg, WV $77,911

Montgomery, AL $77,896

Wichita Falls, TX $77,808

Springfield, MO $77,808

Biloxi, MS $77,764

Monroe, LA $77,676

Johnstown, PA $77,615

Sumter, SC $77,580

Columbus, GA $77,571

Pascagoula, MS $77,404

Abilene, TX $77,404

Kingsport, TN $77,176

Albany, GA $77,176

Gulfport, MS $77,150

Alexandria, LA $76,860

Fort Smith, AR $76,641

El Paso, TX $76,404

Las Cruces, NM $76,009

Harlingen, TX $75,786

Pocatello, ID $75,772

Florence, AL $75,658

Brownsville, TX $75,641

Mcallen, TX $75,456

Dothan, AL $75,334

Columbus, MS $74,812

Altus, OK $74,404

Lawton, OK $74,237

Pierre, SD $73,921

CDI Specialist Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

CDI Specialist salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $98,728. While startup companies pay approximate $83,856.

CDI Specialist Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$83,856
Growth Stage	51~500	$88,593
Established	501~5000	$95,425
Enterprise	5000+	$98,728

CDI Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For CDI Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, CDI Specialist positions in Biotechnology or Pharmaceuticals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view CDI Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a CDI Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$105,288	$51.0	20%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$96,514	$46.0	10%

CDI Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CDI Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$83,550

Average $87,740/year

$96,705

$6,963

Average $7,312/month

$8,059

$1,607

Average $1,687/week

$1,860

$40

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,705	$8,059	$1,860	$46
Average	$87,740	$7,312	$1,687	$42
25th Percentile	$83,550	$6,963	$1,607	$40

CDI Specialist Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a CDI Specialist, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Medical Records Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $58,617 - a projected growth of -33% over your current level.

Most common benefits for CDI Specialist

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Common company salaries for CDI Specialist

Here are companies hiring for CDI Specialist and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about CDI Specialist

1. Where can a CDI Specialist earn the most?

A CDI Specialist's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a CDI Specialist earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a CDI Specialist is $110,666.

2. What is the highest pay for CDI Specialist?

The highest pay for CDI Specialist is $104,867.

3. What is the lowest pay for CDI Specialist?

The lowest pay for CDI Specialist is $79,735.

4. What are the responsibilities of CDI Specialist?

Responsible for ensuring that medical records accurately and thoroughly reflect the care provided to patients. Focuses on improving the quality, clarity, and completeness of clinical documentation. Works closely with clinicians to ensure that diagnoses, procedures, and treatments are documented correctly. Acts as a liaison between clinical staff, coding teams, billing, and care coordination teams to support comprehensive and compliant documentation. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for CDI Specialist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for CDI Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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CDI Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a CDI Specialist make in the United States?

Key Factors That Influence CDI Specialist Salaries

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Top Paying Cities for CDI Specialist

CDI Specialist Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

CDI Specialist Salary by Company Size

CDI Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a CDI Specialist

CDI Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

CDI Specialist Salary Growth & Career Path

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CDI Specialist Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

CDI Specialist Salary by Company Size

CDI Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a CDI Specialist

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