Health Education Specialists Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $55,520 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.69
10th percentile $37,900
90th percentile $87,240
Employed locally 50
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,900
    25th
    $46,230
    50th (median)
    $55,520
    75th
    $63,040
    90th
    $87,240

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 100% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 0% 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
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $78,570
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,980
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $77,880
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,770
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $77,240
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $75,680

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,480
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,550
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,120
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $73,390
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $97,490
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Las Cruces, NM is $26.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.00 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Las Cruces, NM is 11.9% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,900 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,230.