Health Education Specialists Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $46,860 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.53
10th percentile $31,510
90th percentile $78,850
Employed locally 90
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,510
    25th
    $37,650
    50th (median)
    $46,860
    75th
    $58,340
    90th
    $78,850

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 91% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 9% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $67,340
    Waco, TX $64,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,480
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,420
    Tyler, TX $57,830

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $40,330
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,030
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,780
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,160
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $42,020
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $39,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Brownsville, TX is $22.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Brownsville, TX is 25.6% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,510 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,650.