Health Education Specialists Salary in North Carolina
Health Education Specialists in North Carolina earn a median of $58,080 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($64,070)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,110
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,410; the top 10% earn over $99,140. Nationally the range is $42,990 to $118,200.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Health Education Specialists pay in North Carolina
How much do health education specialists make in North Carolina?
The median is $58,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,410 and the top 10% earn over $99,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for health education specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $64,070). Living costs are not included.