Health Education Specialists Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $72,560 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.89
10th percentile $47,620
90th percentile $101,010
Employed locally 40
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,620
    25th
    $48,690
    50th (median)
    $72,560
    75th
    $92,510
    90th
    $101,010

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 7% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    Maryland $101,090
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $83,690
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $82,430
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $78,570
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,980

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,800
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,370
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,490
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,720
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $59,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Fayetteville, AR is $34.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Fayetteville, AR is 15.2% above 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,620 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,690.