Health Education Specialists Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $73,420 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.30
10th percentile $46,580
90th percentile $138,800
Employed locally 30
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,580
    25th
    $55,140
    50th (median)
    $73,420
    75th
    $116,370
    90th
    $138,800

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 91% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 9% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $88,370
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $79,180
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $70,730
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,000

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,150
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,370
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,440
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $75,490
    Marriage and Family Therapists $89,030
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $82,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in Atlantic City?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Atlantic City, NJ is $35.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.90 or more per hour.

    Is Atlantic City above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 16.5% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,580 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,140.