Health Education Specialists Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $77,090 +22.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.06
10th percentile $53,560
90th percentile $98,000
Employed locally 40
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,560
    25th
    $59,530
    50th (median)
    $77,090
    75th
    $79,370
    90th
    $98,000

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 119% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 19% 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $82,430
    Vallejo, CA $81,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $78,800
    Lancaster, PA $76,990
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $75,680
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $73,170

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,860
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $76,060
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,840
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,840
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,920
    Marriage and Family Therapists $73,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Merced, CA is $37.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Merced, CA is 22.4% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $53,560 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,530.