Health Education Specialists Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $59,840 -5% vs national
Median hourly $28.77
10th percentile $45,920
90th percentile $101,440
Employed locally 70
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,920
    25th
    $46,600
    50th (median)
    $59,840
    75th
    $77,490
    90th
    $101,440

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 103% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 3% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    Vallejo, CA $81,470
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $79,180
    Corvallis, OR $78,790
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $78,570
    Auburn-Opelika, AL $77,950

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,720
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,630
    Social and Human Service Assistants $33,500
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,900
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,300
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $59,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Mobile, AL is $28.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Mobile, AL is 5% below 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,920 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,600.