Health Education Specialist Salary
Health Education Specialists earn a median $64,070 a year nationally. Community and Social Service Occupations
U.S. median
$64,070
$30.80 per hour
Range
$42,990 – $118,200
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
65,690
across the U.S.
Health Education Specialist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$53,660
per year · effective tax rate 16.2%
$4,472Monthly
$2,236Twice a month
$2,064Every 2 weeks
$25.80Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,508
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,972
- Medicare (1.45%)$929
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$53,660
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $42,990 | $20.67 | $36,722 |
| 25th percentile | $50,620 | $24.34 | $42,853 |
| Median (50th) | $64,070 | $30.80 | $53,660 |
| 75th percentile | $87,130 | $41.89 | $70,126 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $118,200 | $56.83 | $91,984 |
Best cities for health education specialists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | $112,450 | $82,725 | $82,677 | 2,580 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $124,590 | $88,802 | $81,556 | 2,100 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh, PA | $75,480 | $59,613 | $62,969 | 490 |
| 4 | Houston, TX | $75,350 | $61,839 | $62,698 | 1,040 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $99,260 | $72,367 | $62,595 | 1,850 |
| 6 | Olympia, WA | $78,460 | $64,027 | $61,760 | 1,010 |
| 7 | Austin, TX | $71,340 | $59,018 | $60,182 | 700 |
| 8 | Minneapolis, MN | $80,990 | $61,823 | $58,979 | 770 |
| 9 | Denver, CO | $80,060 | $62,338 | $58,931 | 450 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $75,220 | $59,438 | $57,958 | 1,270 |
| 11 | Columbus, OH | $66,370 | $54,465 | $57,050 | 480 |
| 12 | Kansas City, MO | $62,990 | $50,769 | $54,860 | 550 |
| 13 | Portland, OR | $75,500 | $56,168 | $53,279 | 510 |
| 14 | San Jose, CA | $75,810 | $58,324 | $52,819 | 610 |
| 15 | Dallas, TX | $64,050 | $53,644 | $52,036 | 1,140 |
| 16 | Phoenix, AZ | $64,980 | $52,976 | $51,275 | 730 |
| 17 | Indianapolis, IN | $59,990 | $48,642 | $50,829 | 540 |
| 18 | Baltimore, MD | $64,900 | $51,608 | $49,392 | 680 |
| 19 | Sacramento, CA | $62,510 | $49,794 | $46,680 | 1,020 |
| 20 | Chicago, IL | $60,120 | $47,655 | $46,002 | 690 |
| 21 | Riverside, CA | $61,190 | $48,830 | $45,875 | 700 |
| 22 | Boston, MA | $62,260 | $49,313 | $45,548 | 1,620 |
| 23 | Charlotte, NC | $54,070 | $43,977 | $45,175 | 580 |
| 24 | New York, NY | $64,110 | $50,827 | $45,155 | 3,380 |
| 25 | San Diego, CA | $62,500 | $49,787 | $44,497 | 1,080 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Washington, DC — $124,590
- Atlanta, GA — $112,450
- San Francisco, CA — $99,260
- Minneapolis, MN — $80,990
- Denver, CO — $80,060
- Olympia, WA — $78,460
- San Jose, CA — $75,810
- Portland, OR — $75,500
- Pittsburgh, PA — $75,480
- Houston, TX — $75,350
- Philadelphia, PA — $75,220
- Austin, TX — $71,340
- Columbus, OH — $66,370
- Phoenix, AZ — $64,980
- Baltimore, MD — $64,900
Health Education Specialist salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $104,470 | $77,726 | $56,160 – $161,470 | 2,220 |
| District of Columbia | $103,330 | $75,708 | $63,250 – $170,980 | 680 |
| Georgia | $99,400 | $74,222 | $51,800 – $153,630 | 3,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,670 | $63,105 | $45,720 – $120,640 | 2,690 |
| Minnesota | $78,400 | $60,177 | $45,730 – $106,780 | 1,250 |
| Washington | $77,420 | $63,295 | $52,910 – $95,680 | 1,750 |
| Iowa | $75,750 | $59,893 | $46,450 – $95,750 | 540 |
| Oregon | $75,500 | $56,168 | $54,430 – $111,860 | 840 |
| Rhode Island | $75,360 | $59,637 | $38,660 – $110,780 | 150 |
| Colorado | $74,150 | $58,440 | $41,710 – $117,170 | 750 |
| Wisconsin | $74,040 | $58,374 | $50,710 – $96,940 | 900 |
| New Jersey | $73,740 | $58,180 | $46,250 – $130,100 | 1,420 |
| Alaska | $71,940 | $59,440 | $49,980 – $100,760 | 310 |
| New Hampshire | $69,990 | $58,068 | $46,550 – $108,210 | 250 |
| Vermont | $68,140 | $54,729 | $56,080 – $97,430 | 180 |
| Connecticut | $66,870 | $53,770 | $47,800 – $115,540 | 400 |
| Kentucky | $65,370 | $52,534 | $44,610 – $98,030 | 760 |
| Alabama | $65,210 | $51,581 | $40,580 – $97,180 | 540 |
| Ohio | $64,860 | $53,294 | $40,690 – $98,110 | 1,970 |
| South Carolina | $64,720 | $51,456 | $44,050 – $99,290 | 470 |
| Virginia | $64,040 | $50,768 | $42,640 – $137,980 | 690 |
| Hawaii | $63,740 | $50,081 | $35,500 – $99,130 | 190 |
| California | $63,610 | $50,587 | $49,020 – $113,170 | 12,520 |
| Arizona | $63,390 | $51,738 | $42,770 – $134,630 | 1,140 |
| Delaware | $63,300 | $50,205 | $37,400 – $99,360 | 340 |
| Kansas | $62,990 | $50,077 | $36,790 – $97,430 | 520 |
| West Virginia | $62,760 | $50,518 | $41,580 – $106,710 | 400 |
| Wyoming | $62,750 | $52,600 | $56,430 – $97,980 | 90 |
| New York | $62,560 | $49,666 | $44,830 – $95,980 | 4,150 |
| Oklahoma | $62,440 | $50,086 | $39,270 – $103,780 | 820 |
| Arkansas | $62,270 | $49,998 | $38,230 – $96,780 | 200 |
| Nevada | $62,120 | $52,093 | $33,830 – $111,840 | 270 |
| Idaho | $61,330 | $49,316 | $43,930 – $90,120 | 370 |
| Illinois | $60,120 | $47,655 | $41,480 – $105,660 | 1,010 |
| Utah | $59,790 | $48,497 | $48,290 – $110,430 | 490 |
| North Dakota | $59,650 | $50,109 | $47,410 – $90,660 | 200 |
| Texas | $59,340 | $49,860 | $45,790 – $112,320 | 5,320 |
| Maine | $58,300 | $46,270 | $45,290 – $82,490 | 490 |
| Indiana | $58,170 | $47,233 | $36,130 – $96,010 | 1,380 |
| North Carolina | $58,080 | $47,039 | $44,410 – $99,140 | 2,110 |
| New Mexico | $57,990 | $47,215 | $39,730 – $94,220 | 660 |
| Louisiana | $57,840 | $47,305 | $40,020 – $91,490 | 470 |
| Massachusetts | $57,510 | $45,734 | $37,460 – $142,860 | 2,420 |
| South Dakota | $57,370 | $48,277 | $46,400 – $78,360 | 190 |
| Missouri | $57,050 | $46,276 | $42,960 – $97,800 | — |
| Nebraska | $56,800 | $46,114 | $38,570 – $83,520 | 230 |
| Michigan | $56,360 | $45,321 | $37,750 – $89,050 | 1,480 |
| Montana | $51,200 | $41,670 | $35,230 – $82,990 | 240 |
| Mississippi | $51,020 | $41,866 | $35,860 – $76,490 | 410 |
| Tennessee | $49,630 | $42,058 | $39,130 – $110,450 | 490 |
| Florida | $46,360 | $39,430 | $29,990 – $94,040 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health education specialist make?
The national median salary for health education specialists is $64,070 a year ($30.80 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,990 and the top 10% earn over $118,200. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays health education specialists the most?
Maryland has the highest median pay at $104,470. After taxes and local prices, Atlanta, GA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many health education specialists are there in the U.S.?
About 65,690 people work as health education specialists nationwide.
All 26 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Boston, MA
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Kansas City, MO
- Los Angeles, CA
- Minneapolis, MN
- New York, NY
- Olympia, WA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Riverside, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Washington, DC