Health Education Specialists Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $58,200 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.98
10th percentile $58,200
90th percentile $94,220
Employed locally 40
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,200
    25th
    $58,200
    50th (median)
    $58,200
    75th
    $74,300
    90th
    $94,220

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 20% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,290
    Madison, WI $78,250
    Green Bay, WI $77,380
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $74,310
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $70,730
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $69,410

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $56,990
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,330
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,630
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,650
    Social Workers, All Other $57,150
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Eau Claire, WI is $27.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.82 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Eau Claire, WI is 7.6% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $58,200 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,200.