Health Education Specialists Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $64,630 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.07
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $108,420
Employed locally 60
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $64,630
    75th
    $103,120
    90th
    $108,420

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 111% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 11% above 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $83,690
    Morgantown, WV $55,040
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $48,130

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,220
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,290
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $48,110
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,150
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $47,650
    Rehabilitation Counselors $61,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Charleston, WV is $31.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Charleston, WV is 2.6% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.