Health Education Specialists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $51,370 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.70
10th percentile $39,800
90th percentile $105,370
Employed locally 40
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,800
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $51,370
    75th
    $69,680
    90th
    $105,370

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 73% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 27% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,290
    Minnesota $78,080
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $72,230
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $70,730
    Traverse City, MI $69,400
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $67,720

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,380
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,340
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,510
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,600
    Healthcare Social Workers $70,200
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Kalamazoo, MI is $24.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 18.5% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,800 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.