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How much do international diabetes educator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for international diabetes educator in the United States is $38.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.21 and $44.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an international diabetes educator?

An International Diabetes Educator is a specialized healthcare professional who provides education, support, and guidance to individuals with diabetes across different countries and cultures. They work to improve diabetes self-management by teaching patients about nutrition, medication, monitoring, and lifestyle changes. These educators often collaborate with healthcare teams, develop educational programs, and adapt strategies to meet cultural and regional healthcare needs. Their goal is to enhance diabetes awareness, prevent complications, and improve the overall quality of life for people living with diabetes worldwide.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an international diabetes educator?

As an International Diabetes Educator, your days may include developing culturally tailored diabetes education programs, conducting virtual or in-person patient consultations, and collaborating with local healthcare providers. You’ll often assess patient needs, provide individualized guidance on nutrition, medication, and self-monitoring, and help troubleshoot barriers to disease management across various settings. It’s common to coordinate workshops or webinars and stay updated on regional guidelines to ensure your education materials are relevant and effective. This role usually involves flexible hours and may require some travel, making adaptability and strong organizational skills important.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an international diabetes educator?

To thrive as an International Diabetes Educator, you need formal training in health education or nursing, expertise in diabetes management, and often certification as a diabetes educator (such as CDE or equivalent) along with fluency in multiple languages. Familiarity with global health guidelines, telehealth platforms, and patient education software is typically required. Exceptional cultural competency, communication, and motivational interviewing skills distinguish successful professionals in this field. These abilities are vital for effectively educating diverse populations, fostering positive health behaviors, and ensuring adherence to diabetes management plans in an international context.

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Infographic showing various International Diabetes Educator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,043 per year, or $39 per hour.

Diabetes Educator

Covington, LA • On-site


St. Tammany Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees

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Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

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Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.
We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Mon - Fri 8am-4:30pm
Job Summary:
The Diabetes Educator is a licensed health care professional responsible and accountable for providing diabetes education in the outpatient settings and through community and professional education services.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Graduation from accredited program for specific field of health care professional. (Dietitian)
  • Current state licensure.
  • Minimum of three years clinical experience.
  • Additional diabetes education experience highly preferred (inpatient and/or outpatient setting)
  • Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) strongly preferred.
  • Applicants are encouraged to successfully complete the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist certification examination within 6 months of obtaining the required experience hours and not to exceed 2 years from date of hire.
  • Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
  • Certification in Lifestyle Management, Stress Management or Weight Management is encouraged.

Physical Demands:
Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) - talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching
Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, handling/feeling
EMPLOYMENT
Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.


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