Health Education Specialists Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $47,220 -25% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $34,990
90th percentile $75,210
Employed locally 250
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,990
    25th
    $40,680
    50th (median)
    $47,220
    75th
    $56,730
    90th
    $75,210

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 78% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 22% 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
    Hattiesburg, MS $66,670
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $55,470
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $43,680

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $44,690
    Social and Human Service Assistants $30,110
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,660
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,510
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,630
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $44,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Jackson, MS is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Jackson, MS is 25% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,990 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,680.