Health Education Specialists Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $48,500 -23% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $37,380
90th percentile $88,790
Employed locally 30
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,380
    25th
    $48,500
    50th (median)
    $48,500
    75th
    $56,870
    90th
    $88,790

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 73% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Health Education Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    District of Columbia $110,620
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $109,260
    Maryland $101,090
    Georgia $97,010
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $88,370

    Nearby metros — Health Education Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Killeen-Temple, TX $80,840
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $67,340
    Waco, TX $64,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,480
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,420
    Tyler, TX $57,830

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,490
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,620
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,920
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,950
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Abilene, TX is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.31 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Abilene, TX is 23% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Health Education Specialists in Abilene?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,380 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,500.