Health Education Specialists Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $80,470 +27.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.69
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $121,500
Employed locally 100
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $60,600
    50th (median)
    $80,470
    75th
    $95,370
    90th
    $121,500

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 121% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 21% above 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $109,260
    Gainesville, GA $71,060
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $65,740
    Warner Robins, GA $63,690
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,760
    Savannah, GA $60,180

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,860
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,630
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,930
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,290
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,390
    Social Workers, All Other $92,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Augusta, GA-SC is $38.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 27.7% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,600.