Health Education Specialists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $67,720 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.56
10th percentile $52,800
90th percentile $98,340
Employed locally 200
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,800
    25th
    $59,590
    50th (median)
    $67,720
    75th
    $85,480
    90th
    $98,340

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 11% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,290
    Madison, WI $78,250
    Green Bay, WI $77,380
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $74,310
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $70,730
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $69,410

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,820
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,170
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,910
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Milwaukee, WI is $32.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 7.5% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,800 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,590.