Health Education Specialists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Illinois
Health Education Specialists in Illinois earn a median salary of $55,522 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.9% vs the national median of $63,000. An estimated 940 health education specialists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $47,580 to $69,590 depending on location.
$55,522
Avg median salary in Illinois
$69,590
Highest paying metro
$47,580
Lowest paying metro
940
Employed in Illinois
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Health Education Specialists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | $69,590 | $55,190 | $88,790 | 60 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $59,580 | $48,760 | $95,950 | 730 |
| West Central Illinois | $55,630 | $50,740 | $56,260 | 40 |
| South Illinois | $52,290 | $46,340 | $56,230 | 50 |
| Rockford, IL | $48,460 | $40,430 | $67,480 | 30 |
| East Central Illinois | $47,580 | $36,950 | $49,910 | 30 |