Health Education Specialists Salary in California
Health Education Specialists in California earn a median of $63,610 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,610
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($64,070)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,520
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,020; the top 10% earn over $113,170. Nationally the range is $42,990 to $118,200.
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Health Education Specialists pay in California
How much do health education specialists make in California?
The median is $63,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,020 and the top 10% earn over $113,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for health education specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $64,070). Living costs are not included.