Average Developmental Disability Nurse Salary in Chicago
Developmental disability nurses in Chicago earn an average of $77,936 per year (or $37.47 per hour).
Chicago developmental disability nurses earn 3% higher than the national average salary for developmental disability nurses, at $75,080 (or $36.09 per hour).
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Developmental disability nurse salary range in Chicago, IL
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $96,802 | $46 |
| 75th Percentile | $94,597 | $45 |
| Median | $75,415 | $36 |
| 25th Percentile | $61,246 | $29 |
80% of Chicago developmental disability nurses earn between $58,763 and $96,802.
Cost-of-living adjusted developmental disability nurse salary in Chicago
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Chicago developmental disability nurses earn about $74,366 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.
How much do other nurses get paid in Chicago, IL?
| Clinical Informatics Nurse | $98,446 per year |
| Cath Lab 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 |
| Diabetes Nurse | $88,191 per year |
| Pediatric Critical Care Nurse | $88,191 per year |
At a $77,936 average annual salary, developmental disability nurses in Chicago tend to earn less than clinical informatics nurses ($98,446), cath lab nurses ($98,446), radiology nurses ($97,420), endoscopy nurses ($94,344), quality assurance nurses ($93,318), vascular nurses ($91,267), renal nurses ($90,242), research nurses ($88,827), diabetes nurses ($88,191), and pediatric critical care nurses ($88,191).
More about developmental disability nurses
Developmental disability nurses (DDNs), sometimes called special needs nurses, care for patients with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome are among the most common conditions.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
