Health Education Specialists Salary in New Jersey
Health Education Specialists in New Jersey earn a median of $73,740 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,740
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($64,070)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,420
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,250; the top 10% earn over $130,100. Nationally the range is $42,990 to $118,200.
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Health Education Specialists pay in New Jersey
How much do health education specialists make in New Jersey?
The median is $73,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,250 and the top 10% earn over $130,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for health education specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+15% vs. the national median of $64,070). Living costs are not included.