Health Education Specialists Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $76,990 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.02
10th percentile $48,130
90th percentile $99,300
Employed locally 50
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,130
    25th
    $56,360
    50th (median)
    $76,990
    75th
    $98,430
    90th
    $99,300

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 92% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 8% 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
    York-Hanover, PA $86,420
    Reading, PA $82,720
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $82,430
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,290
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $79,180
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $70,730

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,760
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,010
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,810
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $65,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Lancaster, PA is $37.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Lancaster, PA is 22.2% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,130 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,360.