Health Education Specialists Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,440 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.62
10th percentile $38,170
90th percentile $70,790
Employed locally 100
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,170
    25th
    $44,690
    50th (median)
    $57,440
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $70,790

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,610
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,880
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,340
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $61,090
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $67,840
    Social Workers, All Other $50,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Arizona is $27.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Arizona is 8.8% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,170 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,690.