Health Education Specialists
Occupation
$63,000
National Median Salary
$30.29
Median Hourly Wage
65,150
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2019-2024)
+14.1%
5 Year Change
$55,220
2019 Median
$63,000
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Health Education Specialists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $142,990 | 70 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $138,900 | 560 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $138,900 | 560 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $126,280 | 4,080 |
| Junior Colleges | $107,800 | 30 |
Top Paying States for Health Education Specialists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $110,620 | 600 |
| Maryland | $101,090 | 2,160 |
| Georgia | $97,010 | 3,260 |
| Rhode Island | $80,390 | 160 |
| New Jersey | $78,400 | 1,220 |
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Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only)
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Junior Colleges
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Scientific Research and Development Services
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Publishing Industries
Health and Personal Care Retailers
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals