Health Education Specialists Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $51,640 -18% vs national
Median hourly $24.83
10th percentile $39,950
90th percentile $63,000
Employed locally 50
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,950
    25th
    $47,320
    50th (median)
    $51,640
    75th
    $63,000
    90th
    $63,000

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $88,370
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,990
    Lancaster, PA $76,990
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $76,380
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $74,310
    Anchorage, AK $72,780

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,970
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,450
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,410
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,940
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $60,850
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Hickory, NC is $24.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Hickory, NC is 18% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,950 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,320.