Health Education Specialists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $63,040 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.31
10th percentile $39,980
90th percentile $93,100
Employed locally 220
National median $63,000

Compare Health Education Specialists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Albuquerque, NM stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Health Education Specialists
in
Albuquerque, NM
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,980
    25th
    $49,330
    50th (median)
    $63,040
    75th
    $89,120
    90th
    $93,100

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 7% 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
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $78,570
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,980
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $77,880
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,770
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $77,240
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $75,680

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,260
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $71,480
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $77,910
    Community Health Workers $58,290
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Albuquerque, NM is $30.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 0.1% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,980 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,330.