Health Education Specialists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $60,070 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.88
10th percentile $50,110
90th percentile $119,150
Employed locally 40
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,110
    25th
    $55,970
    50th (median)
    $60,070
    75th
    $104,510
    90th
    $119,150

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 58% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 42% 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
    District of Columbia $110,620
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,750
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $80,470
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,990
    Corvallis, OR $78,790
    Greeley, CO $73,840

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $77,720
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,290
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $56,280
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $74,610
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,780
    Social Workers, All Other $63,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Boulder, CO is $28.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Boulder, CO is 4.7% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,110 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,970.