Health Education Specialists Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $65,420 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.45
10th percentile $45,370
90th percentile $114,330
Employed locally 30
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,370
    25th
    $61,660
    50th (median)
    $65,420
    75th
    $91,870
    90th
    $114,330

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,720
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $79,850
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,970
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,690
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $63,190
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Massachusetts is $31.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Massachusetts is 3.8% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,370 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,660.