Health Education Specialists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $61,420 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.53
10th percentile $45,080
90th percentile $106,220
Employed locally 1,110
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,080
    25th
    $48,310
    50th (median)
    $61,420
    75th
    $81,250
    90th
    $106,220

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 70% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 30% 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
    Tyler, TX $57,830
    El Paso, TX $57,080

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $74,530
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,850
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,100
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,590
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Dallas, TX is $29.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Dallas, TX is 2.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,080 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,310.