Health Education Specialists Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,950 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.30
10th percentile $42,210
90th percentile $88,820
Employed locally 60
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,210
    25th
    $47,250
    50th (median)
    $60,950
    75th
    $73,940
    90th
    $88,820

    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 Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,980
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,170
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,140
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,030
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $67,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Capital/Northern New York is $29.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.46 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Capital/Northern New York is 3.3% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,210 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,250.