Health Education Specialists Salary in Illinois
Health Education Specialists in Illinois earn a median of $60,120 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($64,070)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,010
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,480; the top 10% earn over $105,660. Nationally the range is $42,990 to $118,200.
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Health Education Specialists pay in Illinois
How much do health education specialists make in Illinois?
The median is $60,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,480 and the top 10% earn over $105,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for health education specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $64,070). Living costs are not included.