Health Education Specialists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $64,480 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.00
10th percentile $45,000
90th percentile $123,900
Employed locally 820
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,000
    25th
    $50,710
    50th (median)
    $64,480
    75th
    $97,780
    90th
    $123,900

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $80,840
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $67,340
    Waco, TX $64,880
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,420
    Tyler, TX $57,830
    El Paso, TX $57,080

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$75,160
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,710
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,140
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,310
    Healthcare Social Workers$73,030
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$51,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Houston, TX is $31.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Houston, TX is 2.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,000 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,710.