Health Education Specialists Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $65,830 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.65
10th percentile $55,340
90th percentile $85,410
Employed locally 90
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,340
    25th
    $59,300
    50th (median)
    $65,830
    75th
    $73,800
    90th
    $85,410

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 28% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53,020
    Social and Human Service Assistants$49,050
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,370
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,990
    Rehabilitation Counselors$47,440
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$67,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Burlington, VT is $31.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Burlington, VT is 4.5% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $55,340 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,300.