Health Education Specialists Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $80,290 +27.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.60
10th percentile $50,100
90th percentile $109,800
Employed locally 980
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,100
    25th
    $61,550
    50th (median)
    $80,290
    75th
    $104,100
    90th
    $109,800

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Rochester, MN $78,360
    St. Cloud, MN $76,600
    Duluth, MN-WI $61,250
    Fargo, ND-MN $55,540
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $54,590
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $45,950

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$48,890
    Social Workers, All Other$79,390
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,540
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,130
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,210
    Marriage and Family Therapists$72,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $38.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 27.4% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,100 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,550.