Health Education Specialists Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $53,960 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.94
10th percentile $43,620
90th percentile $97,780
Employed locally 70
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,620
    25th
    $43,620
    50th (median)
    $53,960
    75th
    $80,020
    90th
    $97,780

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 62% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 38% 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
    District of Columbia $110,620
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,750
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $80,470
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,990
    Corvallis, OR $78,790
    Greeley, CO $73,840

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,020
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,100
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,770
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,830
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,090
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Colorado Springs, CO is $25.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.64 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 14.3% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,620 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,620.