Health Education Specialists Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,050 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.87
10th percentile $41,190
90th percentile $88,610
Employed locally 70
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,190
    25th
    $45,750
    50th (median)
    $60,050
    75th
    $78,680
    90th
    $88,610

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,340
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,870
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,080
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $53,410
    Healthcare Social Workers $56,420
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $56,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Kansas is $28.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Kansas is 4.7% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,190 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,750.