Health Education Specialists Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $50,150 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.11
10th percentile $39,150
90th percentile $66,140
Employed locally 30
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,150
    25th
    $47,670
    50th (median)
    $50,150
    75th
    $52,730
    90th
    $66,140

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 16% 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$47,880
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47,730
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,320
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49,190
    Healthcare Social Workers$64,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in College Station, TX is $24.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.87 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in College Station, TX is 20.4% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,150 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,670.