SOC 21-1091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Education Specialists — Auburn
Auburn-Opelika, AL · 5 metro areas compared
In Auburn, AL the median wage for Health Education Specialists is $77,950 a year, which is 21.7% higher than the national figure of $64,070.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Auburn, AL the median wage for Health Education Specialists is $77,950 a year, which is 21.7% higher than the national figure of $64,070. Half of workers earn between $41,290 and $97,590. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $41,290 and the ninetieth at $97,590.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Huntsville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,400. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 54th of 260 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,290 | −35.6% |
| 25th | $41,290 | −35.6% |
| Median (50th) | $77,950 | +21.7% |
| 75th | $97,590 | +52.3% |
| 90th | $97,590 | +52.3% |
| Mean | $70,260 | +9.7% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntsville | $78,400 | 50 | |
| 2 | Montgomery | $71,790 | 40 | |
| 3 | Birmingham | $65,540 | 200 | |
| 4 | Mobile | $60,180 | 50 | |
| 5 | Tuscaloosa | $58,300 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Auburn run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $77,950 goes as far as $87,782 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 37.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,782US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,950 a year, 21.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,290 to $97,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Huntsville, at $78,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Education Specialists in Auburn, AL?
The median annual wage is $77,950, or $37.48 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,070, so pay in Auburn, AL is 21.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Auburn, AL earns more than $97,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,290 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Huntsville, at $78,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Auburn, AL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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