Health Education Specialists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $72,780 +15.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.99
10th percentile $51,570
90th percentile $92,670
Employed locally 180
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,570
    25th
    $62,050
    50th (median)
    $72,780
    75th
    $83,280
    90th
    $92,670

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 24% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,180
    Akron, OH $70,180
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $67,580
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $67,390
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $59,620
    North Dakota $58,670

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $79,830
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,200
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $80,110
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $76,650
    Social Workers, All Other $64,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Anchorage, AK is $34.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Anchorage, AK is 15.5% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,570 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,050.