SOC 21-1091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Education Specialists — Durham
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC · 9 metro areas compared
In Durham, NC the median wage for Health Education Specialists is $76,380 a year, which is 19.2% higher than the national figure of $64,070.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Durham, NC the median wage for Health Education Specialists is $76,380 a year, which is 19.2% higher than the national figure of $64,070. Half of workers earn between $61,040 and $99,140. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,430 and the ninetieth at $147,370.
The area has 330 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.0 of every thousand jobs. Raleigh leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $59,810. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 149th of 453 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,430 | −30.7% |
| 25th | $61,040 | −4.7% |
| Median (50th) | $76,380 | +19.2% |
| 75th | $99,140 | +54.7% |
| 90th | $147,370 | +130.0% |
| Mean | $87,450 | +36.5% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raleigh | $59,810 | 270 | |
| 2 | Hickory | $58,450 | 60 | |
| 3 | Asheville | $57,620 | 70 | |
| 4 | Greenville | $57,510 | 40 | |
| 5 | Wilmington | $56,350 | 70 | |
| 6 | Greensboro | $54,600 | 140 | |
| 7 | Charlotte | $54,070 | 580 | |
| 8 | Fayetteville | $51,490 | 40 | |
| 9 | Winston-Salem | $50,520 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Durham run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $76,380 goes as far as $80,997 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,997US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,380 a year, 19.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,430 to $147,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Raleigh, at $59,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Education Specialists in Durham, NC?
The median annual wage is $76,380, or $36.72 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 Durham, NC is 19.2% 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 Durham, NC earns more than $147,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,430 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 Raleigh, at $59,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Durham, NC. 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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