Health Education Specialists Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $67,150 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.28
10th percentile $56,110
90th percentile $81,920
Employed locally 240
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,110
    25th
    $56,350
    50th (median)
    $67,150
    75th
    $80,610
    90th
    $81,920

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 95% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 5% 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
    Owensboro, KY $85,250
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $71,160
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $70,850
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $65,000
    Kentucky $64,160
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $60,720

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,500
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,240
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,690
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,440
    Healthcare Social Workers$70,630
    Rehabilitation Counselors$56,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Lexington, KY is $32.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Lexington, KY is 6.6% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $56,110 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,350.