Health Education Specialists Salary in District of Columbia
Health Education Specialists in District of Columbia earn a median of $103,330 a year, +61% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $103,330
- vs. U.S. median
- +61% ($64,070)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,250; the top 10% earn over $170,980. Nationally the range is $42,990 to $118,200.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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Health Education Specialists pay in District of Columbia
How much do health education specialists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $103,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,250 and the top 10% earn over $170,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for health education specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+61% vs. the national median of $64,070). Living costs are not included.