Health Education Specialists Salary by State
The national median pay for health education specialists is $64,070 a year. By state, it ranges from $46,360 in Florida to $104,470 in Maryland.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $42,990
- 25th percentile
- $50,620
- Median
- $64,070
- 75th percentile
- $87,130
- Top 10%
- $118,200
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 65,690 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $104,470 | +63% | $56,160 | $161,470 | 2,220 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $103,330 | +61% | $63,250 | $170,980 | 680 |
| 3 | Georgia | $99,400 | +55% | $51,800 | $153,630 | 3,210 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $80,670 | +26% | $45,720 | $120,640 | 2,690 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $78,400 | +22% | $45,730 | $106,780 | 1,250 |
| 6 | Washington | $77,420 | +21% | $52,910 | $95,680 | 1,750 |
| 7 | Iowa | $75,750 | +18% | $46,450 | $95,750 | 540 |
| 8 | Oregon | $75,500 | +18% | $54,430 | $111,860 | 840 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $75,360 | +18% | $38,660 | $110,780 | 150 |
| 10 | Colorado | $74,150 | +16% | $41,710 | $117,170 | 750 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $74,040 | +16% | $50,710 | $96,940 | 900 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $73,740 | +15% | $46,250 | $130,100 | 1,420 |
| 13 | Alaska | $71,940 | +12% | $49,980 | $100,760 | 310 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $69,990 | +9% | $46,550 | $108,210 | 250 |
| 15 | Vermont | $68,140 | +6% | $56,080 | $97,430 | 180 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $66,870 | +4% | $47,800 | $115,540 | 400 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $65,370 | +2% | $44,610 | $98,030 | 760 |
| 18 | Alabama | $65,210 | +2% | $40,580 | $97,180 | 540 |
| 19 | Ohio | $64,860 | +1% | $40,690 | $98,110 | 1,970 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $64,720 | +1% | $44,050 | $99,290 | 470 |
| 21 | Virginia | $64,040 | 0% | $42,640 | $137,980 | 690 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $63,740 | −1% | $35,500 | $99,130 | 190 |
| 23 | California | $63,610 | −1% | $49,020 | $113,170 | 12,520 |
| 24 | Arizona | $63,390 | −1% | $42,770 | $134,630 | 1,140 |
| 25 | Delaware | $63,300 | −1% | $37,400 | $99,360 | 340 |
| 26 | Kansas | $62,990 | −2% | $36,790 | $97,430 | 520 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $62,760 | −2% | $41,580 | $106,710 | 400 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $62,750 | −2% | $56,430 | $97,980 | 90 |
| 29 | New York | $62,560 | −2% | $44,830 | $95,980 | 4,150 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $62,440 | −3% | $39,270 | $103,780 | 820 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $62,270 | −3% | $38,230 | $96,780 | 200 |
| 32 | Nevada | $62,120 | −3% | $33,830 | $111,840 | 270 |
| 33 | Idaho | $61,330 | −4% | $43,930 | $90,120 | 370 |
| 34 | Illinois | $60,120 | −6% | $41,480 | $105,660 | 1,010 |
| 35 | Utah | $59,790 | −7% | $48,290 | $110,430 | 490 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $59,650 | −7% | $47,410 | $90,660 | 200 |
| 37 | Texas | $59,340 | −7% | $45,790 | $112,320 | 5,320 |
| 38 | Maine | $58,300 | −9% | $45,290 | $82,490 | 490 |
| 39 | Indiana | $58,170 | −9% | $36,130 | $96,010 | 1,380 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $58,080 | −9% | $44,410 | $99,140 | 2,110 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $57,990 | −9% | $39,730 | $94,220 | 660 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $57,840 | −10% | $40,020 | $91,490 | 470 |
| 43 | Massachusetts | $57,510 | −10% | $37,460 | $142,860 | 2,420 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $57,370 | −10% | $46,400 | $78,360 | 190 |
| 45 | Missouri | $57,050 | −11% | $42,960 | $97,800 | Not published |
| 46 | Nebraska | $56,800 | −11% | $38,570 | $83,520 | 230 |
| 47 | Michigan | $56,360 | −12% | $37,750 | $89,050 | 1,480 |
| 48 | Montana | $51,200 | −20% | $35,230 | $82,990 | 240 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $51,020 | −20% | $35,860 | $76,490 | 410 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $49,630 | −23% | $39,130 | $110,450 | 490 |
| 51 | Florida | $46,360 | −28% | $29,990 | $94,040 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Health Education Specialists salary questions
Which state pays health education specialists the most?
Maryland, with a median of $104,470 a year (+63% vs. the national median of $64,070). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays health education specialists the least?
Florida, with a median of $46,360 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most health education specialists work?
California has the most jobs, about 12,520, with a median of $63,610.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.