Health Education Specialists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $67,340 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.37
10th percentile $48,300
90th percentile $101,460
Employed locally 530
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,300
    25th
    $56,350
    50th (median)
    $67,340
    75th
    $82,330
    90th
    $101,460

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 69% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 31% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $80,840
    Waco, TX $64,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,480
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,420
    Tyler, TX $57,830
    El Paso, TX $57,080

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,730
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,440
    Social and Human Service Assistants$48,740
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,370
    Healthcare Social Workers$75,650
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$57,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Austin, TX is $32.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Austin, TX is 6.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,300 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,350.