Health Education Specialists Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $70,070 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.69
10th percentile $61,880
90th percentile $88,930
Employed locally 260
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,880
    25th
    $66,990
    50th (median)
    $70,070
    75th
    $88,930
    90th
    $88,930

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 85% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 15% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $74,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $71,750
    Idaho $70,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $65,200
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $60,880
    Idaho Falls, ID $57,770

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,930
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $66,130
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,230
    Healthcare Social Workers $71,930
    Rehabilitation Counselors $48,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Boise City, ID is $33.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Boise City, ID is 11.2% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $61,880 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,990.