Health Education Specialists Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $80,840 +28.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.86
10th percentile $49,250
90th percentile $124,990
Employed locally 50
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,250
    25th
    $59,170
    50th (median)
    $80,840
    75th
    $99,750
    90th
    $124,990

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 120% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 20% above 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $67,340
    Waco, TX $64,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,480
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,420
    Tyler, TX $57,830
    El Paso, TX $57,080

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,090
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$70,960
    Social and Human Service Assistants$49,870
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55,340
    Healthcare Social Workers$62,630
    Social Workers, All Other$102,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Killeen, TX is $38.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Killeen, TX is 28.3% above 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,250 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,170.