Health Education Specialists Salary in South Dakota
Health Education Specialists in South Dakota earn a median of $57,370 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,370
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($64,070)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,400; the top 10% earn over $78,360. Nationally the range is $42,990 to $118,200.
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Health Education Specialists pay in South Dakota
How much do health education specialists make in South Dakota?
The median is $57,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,400 and the top 10% earn over $78,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for health education specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $64,070). Living costs are not included.