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Clinical Documentation Specialist salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 33 open job postings for Clinical Documentation Specialist roles at 23 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Pay distribution

Clinical Documentation Specialist: postings by posted pay33 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 13 bands from $60K to $125K. Median $97.5K; middle half $81K–$109K.Median $97.5K$60K$125K

Postings per pay band: $60K–$65K: 3; $65K–$70K: 0; $70K–$75K: 0; $75K–$80K: 3; $80K–$85K: 7; $85K–$90K: 1; $90K–$95K: 2; $95K–$100K: 3; $100K–$105K: 5; $105K–$110K: 1; $110K–$115K: 3; $115K–$120K: 1; $120K–$125K: 4.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$82.4K median, $63.3K–$82.4K typical, 4 postingsEntry level: middle half $63.3K–$82.4K, median $82.4K
  2. Mid level$97.5K median, $80K–$109K typical, 27 postingsMid level: middle half $80K–$109K, median $97.5K

Companies hiring

  1. Ascension$113K median, $90.4K–$124K typical, 4 postingsAscension: middle half $90.4K–$124K, median $113K
  2. Montefiore$97.5K median, $97.5K–$120K typical, 3 postingsMontefiore: middle half $97.5K–$120K, median $97.5K
  3. Duly Health and Care2 postings, too few to show pay
  4. Solventum2 postings, too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Ascension · $113K median, 4 postings
  2. Montefiore · $97.5K median, 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$97.5K median, $81K–$109K typical, 33 postingsUnited States: middle half $81K–$109K, median $97.5K
  2. New York$87.1K median, $83.2K–$97.5K typical, 6 postingsNew York: middle half $83.2K–$97.5K, median $87.1K
  3. California$47.50/hr ($98.8K/yr) median, $21.50–$54.81/hr typical, 4 postingsCalifornia: middle half $21.50–$54.81/hr, median $47.50/hr ($98.8K/yr)
  4. Illinois$103K median, $79K–$103K typical, 3 postingsIllinois: middle half $79K–$103K, median $103K
  5. Remote$98.8K median, $83.2K–$113K typical, 25 postingsRemote: middle half $83.2K–$113K, median $98.8K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $98.8K median, $83.2K–$113K typical, from 25 postings. On-site: $30.00/hr ($62.4K/yr) median, $21.50–$71.83/hr typical, from 3 postings.

Newest Clinical Documentation Specialist postings

  1. CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION SPECIALISTBayonne University Hospital · Bayonne, NJ · $25.00–$35.00/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  2. Clinical Documentation Specialist (Remote)United Vein & Vascular Centers · Remote · $75K–$85K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026Apply
  3. Clinical Documentation Specialist (Remote)United Vein & Vascular Centers · Tampa, FL · $75K–$85K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  4. Clinical Documentation SpecialistUR Thompson Health · Remote · $35.00–$45.00/hr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  5. Clinical Documentation SpecialistAscension · Remote · $75.5K–$105K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Clinical Documentation Specialist make?

The median posted base pay for Clinical Documentation Specialist jobs is $97.5K a year, from 33 job postings with pay at 23 companies.

What is the typical Clinical Documentation Specialist pay range?

The middle half of postings list $81K–$109K. The top 10% list $120K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $77.9K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Clinical Documentation Specialist jobs?

By median posted pay: Ascension ($113K), Montefiore ($97.5K).

How does Clinical Documentation Specialist pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $82.4K, Mid level $97.5K.

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