Health Education Specialists Salary in Kentucky
Health Education Specialists in Kentucky earn a median of $65,370 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($64,070)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,610; the top 10% earn over $98,030. Nationally the range is $42,990 to $118,200.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Health Education Specialists pay in Kentucky
How much do health education specialists make in Kentucky?
The median is $65,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,610 and the top 10% earn over $98,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for health education specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $64,070). Living costs are not included.