Health Education Specialists Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $56,950 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.38
10th percentile $46,060
90th percentile $72,190
Employed locally 210
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,060
    25th
    $46,060
    50th (median)
    $56,950
    75th
    $57,970
    90th
    $72,190

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 17% 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $82,430
    Vallejo, CA $81,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $78,800
    Merced, CA $77,090
    Lancaster, PA $76,990
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $75,680

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,420
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,320
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,190
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $93,890
    Marriage and Family Therapists $70,000
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $76,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Chico, CA is $27.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Chico, CA is 9.6% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,060 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,060.