Health Education Specialists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $56,870 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.34
10th percentile $45,420
90th percentile $88,840
Employed locally 250
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,420
    25th
    $46,000
    50th (median)
    $56,870
    75th
    $72,080
    90th
    $88,840

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 16% 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $82,430
    Vallejo, CA $81,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $78,800
    Merced, CA $77,090
    Lancaster, PA $76,990
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $75,680

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $96,270
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $92,880
    Marriage and Family Therapists $73,420
    Healthcare Social Workers $84,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Bakersfield, CA is $27.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 9.7% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,420 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,000.