What are the main factors that influence a Certified Diabetes Educator's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Certified Diabetes Educator?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Certified Diabetes Educator roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Certified Diabetes Educator's salary?

A Certified Diabetes Educator's salary grows with experience: starting around $79,457 for beginners, reaching about $84,527 at mid-level, and approach $92,383 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Certified Diabetes Educator?

Certified Diabetes Educator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Certified Diabetes Educator roles are District of Columbia $90,407, California $90,064, Massachusetts $88,863. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Certified Diabetes Educator roles make?

Salaries for Certified Diabetes Educator level roles vary by specialization: Rn Diabetes Educator: $83,274; Clinical RN Educator - Diabetes: $82,100; Diabetes Nurse Educator: $82,090; Diabetes Patient Educator: $82,073; Diabetes Education Coordinator: $82,060.

Certified Diabetes Educator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Certified Diabetes Educator make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Certified Diabetes Educator in Delaware is $82,690 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Certified Diabetes Educator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,304
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,378 to $97,144
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,900

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Certified Diabetes Educator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,144	$8,095	$1,868	$47
Average	$82,690	$6,891	$1,590	$40
25th Percentile	$73,378	$6,115	$1,411	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Certified Diabetes Educator Salaries

A Certified Diabetes Educator'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 Certified Diabetes Educator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Diabetes Educator'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): $79,457
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,104
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,527
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,193
Expert (over 8 years): $92,383

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Certified Diabetes Educator	$79,457
Intermediate Level Certified Diabetes Educator	$80,104
Senior Level Certified Diabetes Educator	$84,527
Specialist Level Certified Diabetes Educator	$91,193
Expert Level Certified Diabetes Educator	$92,383

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How Do Certified Diabetes Educator 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 Certified Diabetes Educators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,407.
California: $90,064.
Massachusetts: $88,863.

District of Columbia $90,407 California $90,064 Massachusetts $88,863 Washington $88,537 New Jersey $88,504 Alaska $88,390 Connecticut $87,263 New York $86,806

Hawaii $85,344 Rhode Island $84,658 Maryland $84,193 Minnesota $83,556 Colorado $83,311 Illinois $83,229 Oregon $82,919 Delaware $82,690

New Hampshire $82,547 Virginia $82,225 Pennsylvania $81,286 Nevada $80,812 North Dakota $80,657 Michigan $80,412 Wisconsin $80,322 Vermont $80,143

Texas $79,645 Maine $79,612 Arizona $79,563 Ohio $79,506 Georgia $78,755 Indiana $78,379 Wyoming $78,306 Utah $78,191

Iowa $78,142 Kansas $77,750 Louisiana $77,636 North Carolina $77,595 Missouri $77,579 Florida $77,260 Montana $77,089 Nebraska $76,926

Kentucky $76,836 South Carolina $76,509 Tennessee $76,305 Idaho $76,223 New Mexico $75,627 Oklahoma $75,497 Alabama $75,015 South Dakota $74,207

Arkansas $73,766 West Virginia $73,529 Mississippi $72,819

Top Paying Cities for Certified Diabetes Educators

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:

Lincoln: $82,318
Little Creek: $82,921
Magnolia: $82,801

Lincoln, DE $82,318 Little Creek, DE $82,921 Magnolia, DE $82,801 Milford, DE $82,527 Marydel, DE $82,663 Millsboro, DE $81,973 Millville, DE $82,099 Milton, DE $82,241

Nassau, DE $82,301 Ocean View, DE $82,085 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,243 Seaford, DE $82,289 Selbyville, DE $81,949 Smyrna, DE $82,978 Viola, DE $82,596 Woodside, DE $82,818

Bear, DE $82,627 Newark, DE $82,596 Claymont, DE $82,765 Delaware City, DE $82,678 Hockessin, DE $82,588 Kirkwood, DE $82,663 Middletown, DE $82,694 Montchanin, DE $82,607

New Castle, DE $82,619 Odessa, DE $82,735 Port Penn, DE $82,791 Rockland, DE $82,615 Saint Georges, DE $82,668 Townsend, DE $82,796 Winterthur, DE $82,625 Lewes, DE $82,273

Wilmington, DE $82,592 Dover, DE $82,921 Dover Afb, DE $82,484 Bethany Beach, DE $81,999 Bethel, DE $82,084 Bridgeville, DE $82,277 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,687 Cheswold, DE $82,894

Clayton, DE $82,896 Dagsboro, DE $81,942 Delmar, DE $81,810 Ellendale, DE $82,058 Felton, DE $82,521 Fenwick Island, DE $81,960 Frankford, DE $81,817 Frederica, DE $82,602

Georgetown, DE $81,911 Greenwood, DE $82,290 Harbeson, DE $81,998 Harrington, DE $82,416 Hartly, DE $82,672 Houston, DE $82,298 Kenton, DE $82,900 Laurel, DE $81,862

Yorklyn, DE $82,613

Certified Diabetes Educator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Certified Diabetes Educator roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Certified Diabetes Educator positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Certified Diabetes Educator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Certified Diabetes Educator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$90,959	$44.0	10%

Certified Diabetes Educator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Diabetes Educator'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.

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$73,378

Average $82,690/year

$97,144

$6,115

Average $6,891/month

$8,095

$1,411

Average $1,590/week

$1,868

$35

Average $40/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,144	$8,095	$1,868	$47
Average	$82,690	$6,891	$1,590	$40
25th Percentile	$73,378	$6,115	$1,411	$35

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