SOC 21-1091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Education Specialists — Maryland
Maryland · 3 metro areas compared
In Maryland the median wage for Health Education Specialists reaches $104,470 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Maryland the median wage for Health Education Specialists reaches $104,470 a year. That is 63.1% more than the national median of $64,070. Pay ranges from under $56,160 at the tenth percentile to more than $161,470 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $65,850 to $140,670.
The area has 2,220 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.90 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Maryland ranks number 1st out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Hagerstown records the highest median at $77,570. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 140th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,160 | −12.3% |
| 25th | $65,850 | +2.8% |
| Median (50th) | $104,470 | +63.1% |
| 75th | $140,670 | +119.6% |
| 90th | $161,470 | +152.0% |
| Mean | $106,630 | +66.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hagerstown | $77,570 | 50 | |
| 2 | Baltimore | $64,900 | 680 | |
| 3 | Salisbury | $58,020 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $104,470 buys what $99,495 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 55.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$104,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$99,495US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $104,470 a year, 63.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,160 to $161,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,220 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hagerstown, at $77,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Education Specialists in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $104,470, or $50.23 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 Maryland is 63.1% 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 Maryland earns more than $161,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,160 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 Hagerstown, at $77,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,220 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. 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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