Health Education Specialists Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $66,670 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.05
10th percentile $35,270
90th percentile $82,360
Employed locally 40
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,270
    25th
    $53,180
    50th (median)
    $66,670
    75th
    $82,360
    90th
    $82,360

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 113% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 13% above 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $55,470
    Jackson, MS $47,220
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $43,680

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$45,590
    Healthcare Social Workers$54,240
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$34,560
    Social and Human Service Assistants$33,410
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,010
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$54,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Hattiesburg, MS is $32.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 5.8% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,270 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,180.