Health Education Specialists Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $57,770 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.77
10th percentile $34,630
90th percentile $71,400
Employed locally 80
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,630
    25th
    $48,280
    50th (median)
    $57,770
    75th
    $58,530
    90th
    $71,400

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 75% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 25% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $74,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $71,750
    Boise City, ID $70,070
    Idaho $70,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $65,200
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $60,880

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,500
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,610
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,920
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,450
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,900
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $42,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in Idaho Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Idaho Falls, ID is $27.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.33 or more per hour.

    Is Idaho Falls above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 8.3% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,630 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,280.