The average salary for a health education specialist in the United States is $69,790, but the range typically falls between $48,210 and $83,800. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $33.55, with a range between $23.18 and $40.29.
There are approximately 57,800 people employed as a health education specialist in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of health education specialists.The state with the best pay for a health education specialist is Maryland, with an average annual salary of $101,800, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $50,950.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $39,630 | $19.05 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,210 | $23.18 |
| Median | $62,860 | $30.22 |
| 75th Percentile | $83,800 | $40.29 |
| 90th Percentile | $107,920 | $51.89 |
The salary of a health education specialist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a health education specialist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for health education specialists are Maryland, District of Columbia, Georgia, Rhode Island, Oregon while the worst states are Mississippi, West Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Montana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $33,300 | $56,720 | $82,390 |
| Alaska | $47,600 | $67,810 | $92,120 |
| Arizona | $38,160 | $63,410 | $85,220 |
| Arkansas | $40,680 | $57,910 | $87,050 |
| California | $44,090 | $76,460 | $112,640 |
| Colorado | $40,190 | $64,470 | $98,220 |
| Connecticut | $37,870 | $85,620 | $137,940 |
| Delaware | $35,270 | $68,340 | $102,380 |
| District of Columbia | $53,110 | $106,100 | $155,150 |
| Florida | $31,970 | $58,050 | $96,320 |
| Georgia | $48,880 | $95,140 | $147,470 |
| Hawaii | $43,050 | $68,460 | $97,970 |
| Idaho | $37,590 | $66,450 | $100,330 |
| Illinois | $39,290 | $67,000 | $124,340 |
| Indiana | $34,760 | $59,680 | $89,090 |
| Iowa | $39,060 | $64,230 | $86,690 |
| Kansas | $31,060 | $61,050 | $89,880 |
| Kentucky | $35,210 | $59,430 | $83,500 |
| Louisiana | $37,360 | $62,700 | $86,110 |
| Maine | $39,930 | $58,400 | $81,880 |
| Maryland | $51,320 | $101,800 | $150,010 |
| Massachusetts | $42,850 | $76,790 | $112,820 |
| Michigan | $39,830 | $58,320 | $83,680 |
| Minnesota | $45,480 | $70,740 | $98,560 |
| Mississippi | $33,470 | $50,950 | $76,250 |
| Missouri | $40,270 | $60,130 | $80,860 |
| Montana | $33,850 | $52,450 | $76,240 |
| Nebraska | $39,660 | $54,750 | $76,520 |
| Nevada | $35,510 | $67,660 | $101,650 |
| New Hampshire | $51,540 | $70,230 | $97,140 |
| New Jersey | $47,250 | $76,180 | $114,920 |
| New Mexico | $37,810 | $61,040 | $86,250 |
| New York | $41,670 | $64,100 | $97,280 |
| North Carolina | $38,130 | $65,110 | $104,400 |
| North Dakota | $46,260 | $62,240 | $80,270 |
| Ohio | $37,860 | $65,830 | $101,100 |
| Oklahoma | $38,170 | $61,010 | $87,920 |
| Oregon | $50,730 | $82,940 | $111,890 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,680 | $73,670 | $104,580 |
| Rhode Island | $54,450 | $77,960 | $98,360 |
| South Carolina | $36,770 | $55,410 | $86,170 |
| South Dakota | $41,030 | $57,830 | $75,510 |
| Tennessee | $30,680 | $51,690 | $84,920 |
| Texas | $35,020 | $61,380 | $99,990 |
| Utah | $40,310 | $64,040 | $102,060 |
| Vermont | $48,980 | $67,700 | $91,400 |
| Virginia | $40,220 | $75,160 | $128,060 |
| Washington | $51,420 | $69,130 | $87,240 |
| West Virginia | $36,240 | $56,240 | $95,250 |
| Wisconsin | $48,640 | $68,360 | $86,340 |
| Wyoming | $46,700 | $61,910 | $89,550 |
Even between cities, the salary of a health education specialist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for health education specialists is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, DC with an average salary of $112,580.The city with the lowest average salary for health education specialists is Knoxville, TN with an average salary of $41,030.
Areas with highest average salaries for health education specialists
Areas with lowest average salaries for health education specialists
The number of health education specialists in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of health education specialists has decreased by -120. On average, the number of health education specialists has been increasing by -0.1% each year. The salary of health education specialists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of health education specialists has increased by $7,670. On average, the salary of health education specialists has been increasing by 3.1% each year.
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