SOC 21-1091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Education Specialists — Georgia
Georgia · 8 metro areas compared
In Georgia the median wage for Health Education Specialists reaches $99,400 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Georgia the median wage for Health Education Specialists reaches $99,400 a year. That is 55.1% more than the national median of $64,070. Pay ranges from under $51,800 at the tenth percentile to more than $153,630 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $66,770 to $133,720.
Employment stands at 3,210, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Georgia ranks number 3rd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $112,450. Of the 744 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 102nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,800 | −19.2% |
| 25th | $66,770 | +4.2% |
| Median (50th) | $99,400 | +55.1% |
| 75th | $133,720 | +108.7% |
| 90th | $153,630 | +139.8% |
| Mean | $102,140 | +59.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $112,450 | 2,580 | |
| 2 | Augusta | $76,400 | 70 | |
| 3 | Macon | $72,070 | 60 | |
| 4 | Gainesville | $65,100 | 40 | |
| 5 | Warner Robins | $63,690 | 30 | |
| 6 | Savannah | $62,950 | 70 | |
| 7 | Columbus | $56,070 | 30 | |
| 8 | Athens | $49,990 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $99,400 goes as far as $103,219 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 61.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$103,219US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,400 a year, 55.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,800 to $153,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,210 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $112,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Education Specialists in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $99,400, or $47.79 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 Georgia is 55.1% 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 Georgia earns more than $153,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,800 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 Atlanta, at $112,450 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,210 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. 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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