SOC 21-1091 · May 2025 · United States
Health Education Specialists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Health Education Specialists across the United States is $64,070 per year, measured over 65,690 jobs. The highest state median is in Maryland, at $104,470.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Health Education Specialists
Pay for this occupation varies by 125.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Maryland pays $104,470 and Florida pays $46,360.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $104,470 | 2,220 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $103,330 | 680 | |
| 3 | Georgia | $99,400 | 3,210 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $80,670 | 2,690 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $78,400 | 1,250 | |
| 6 | Washington | $77,420 | 1,750 | |
| 7 | Iowa | $75,750 | 540 | |
| 8 | Oregon | $75,500 | 840 | |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $75,360 | 150 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $74,150 | 750 |
States with the most Health Education Specialists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 12,520 | $63,610 | |
| 2 | Texas | 5,320 | $59,340 | |
| 3 | New York | 4,150 | $62,560 | |
| 4 | Georgia | 3,210 | $99,400 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 2,690 | $80,670 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 2,420 | $57,510 | |
| 7 | Maryland | 2,220 | $104,470 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 2,110 | $58,080 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 1,970 | $64,860 | |
| 10 | Washington | 1,750 | $77,420 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $124,590 | 2,100 |
| 2 | Atlanta | $112,450 | 2,580 |
| 3 | Trenton | $102,680 | 60 |
| 4 | San Francisco | $99,260 | 1,850 |
| 5 | Eugene | $94,870 | 60 |
| 6 | Corvallis | $87,370 | 40 |
| 7 | Lancaster | $87,190 | 70 |
| 8 | Harrisburg | $84,070 | 430 |
| 9 | St. Cloud | $83,200 | 60 |
| 10 | Vallejo | $81,630 | 130 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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