Health Education Specialists Salary in Eastern Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,270 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.98
10th percentile $48,340
90th percentile $81,970
Employed locally 40
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,340
    25th
    $57,430
    50th (median)
    $60,270
    75th
    $75,190
    90th
    $81,970

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,680
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$72,310
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,970
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,690
    Healthcare Social Workers$66,560
    Community Health Workers$50,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in Eastern Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Eastern Washington is $28.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.41 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Washington above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Eastern Washington is 4.3% 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 Eastern Washington?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,340 per year in Eastern Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,430.