Average Diabetes Nurse Salary in Chicago
Diabetes nurses in Chicago earn an average of $88,191 per year (or $42.40 per hour).
Chicago diabetes nurses earn 11% higher than the national average salary for diabetes nurses, at $79,339 (or $38.14 per hour).
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Diabetes nurse salary range in Chicago, IL
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $109,539 | $52 |
| 75th Percentile | $107,044 | $51 |
| Median | $85,338 | $41 |
| 25th Percentile | $69,305 | $33 |
80% of Chicago diabetes nurses earn between $66,495 and $109,539.
Cost-of-living adjusted diabetes nurse salary in Chicago
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Chicago diabetes nurses earn about $84,151 per year. Cost-of-living in Chicago is 4% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
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| Cath Lab Nurse | $98,446 per year |
| Clinical Informatics Nurse | $98,446 per year |
| Radiology Nurse | $97,420 per year |
| Endoscopy Nurse | $94,344 per year |
| Quality Assurance Nurse | $93,318 per year |
| Vascular Nurse | $91,267 per year |
| Renal Nurse | $90,242 per year |
| Research Nurse | $88,827 per year |
| Pediatric Critical Care Nurse | $88,191 per year |
| Bariatric Nurse | $87,165 per year |
At a $88,191 average annual salary, diabetes nurses in Chicago tend to earn less than cath lab nurses ($98,446), clinical informatics nurses ($98,446), radiology nurses ($97,420), endoscopy nurses ($94,344), quality assurance nurses ($93,318), vascular nurses ($91,267), renal nurses ($90,242), and research nurses ($88,827). They tend to earn more than pediatric critical care nurses ($88,191) and bariatric nurses ($87,165).
More about diabetes nurses
Diabetes nurses help patients monitor their blood sugar and minimize nerve damage, which can be common in diabetic patients. They also educate patients on diet and exercise.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
