Clinical Diabetes Educator Salary in the United States

How much does a Clinical Diabetes Educator make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clinical Diabetes Educator in the United States is $78,420 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,220
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,192 to $87,737
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,969
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Clinical Diabetes Educator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $87,737 $7,311 $1,687 $42
Average $78,420 $6,535 $1,508 $38
25th Percentile $67,192 $5,599 $1,292 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Clinical Diabetes Educator Salaries

A Clinical 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 Clinical Diabetes Educator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clinical 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): $53,275
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $65,795
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,200
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,645
  • Expert (over 8 years): $75,754
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Office Se... Level Clinical Diabetes Educator$53,275
Office Se... Level Clinical Diabetes Educator$65,795
Clinical ... Level Clinical Diabetes Educator$79,200
Office Se... Level Clinical Diabetes Educator$101,645
Office Su... Level Clinical Diabetes Educator$75,754
$53,275 0 yr
$65,795 < 2 yrs
$79,200 2-4 yrs
$101,645 5-8 yrs
$75,754 > 8 yrs
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How Do Clinical 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 Clinical Diabetes Educators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $86,827.
  • California: $86,498.
  • Massachusetts: $85,345.

Top Paying Cities for Clinical 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:

  • San Jose: $98,912
  • San Francisco: $97,829
  • Oakland: $95,767

What Skills Can Increase a Clinical Diabetes Educator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Agility (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): The ability to think quickly and clearly.
  • Bookkeeping (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Bookkeeping is the recording of financial transactions, and is part of the process of accounting in business. Transactions include purchases, sales, receipts, and payments by an individual person or an organization/corporation. There are several standard methods of bookkeeping, including the single-entry and double-entry bookkeeping systems. While these may be viewed as "real" bookkeeping, any process for recording financial transactions is a bookkeeping process. Bookkeeping is the work of a bookkeeper (or book-keeper), who records the day-to-day financial transactions of a business. They usually write the daybooks (which contain records of sales, purchases, receipts, and payments), and document each financial transaction, whether cash or credit, into the correct daybook—that is, petty cash book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger, etc.—and the general ledger. Thereafter, an accountant can create financial reports from the information recorded by the bookkeeper.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Agility 12.5%
Bookkeeping 12.5%
Data Entry 12.5%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Clinical Diabetes Educator's salary.
  • Agility: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Work Under Pressure: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Bookkeeping: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Agility
$93,320
19%
Work Under Pressure
$85,478
9%
Bookkeeping
$80,773
3%
Problem Solving
$79,205
1%
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Clinical Diabetes Educator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Clinical Diabetes Educator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 110% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 60% above the average. In contrast, Clinical Diabetes Educator positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Clinical Diabetes Educator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Clinical Diabetes Educator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$125,472$60.060%
Financial Services$109,788$53.040%
Software & Networking$105,867$51.035%
Energy & Utilities$98,025$47.025%
Internet$94,104$45.020%

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

Understanding how a Clinical 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Clinical Diabetes Educator

Salaries for a Clinical Diabetes Educator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $76,736 in 2023 to around $74,337 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Clinical Diabetes Educator salary trends, .

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