Health Education Specialists Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,710 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.19
10th percentile $35,220
90th percentile $99,130
Employed locally 30
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,220
    25th
    $42,740
    50th (median)
    $60,710
    75th
    $65,990
    90th
    $99,130

    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 Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,750
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55,800
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,180
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,900
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54,430
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$69,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Hawaii / Kauai is $29.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.66 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 3.6% 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 Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,220 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,740.