Health Education Specialists Salary in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,170 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.18
10th percentile $45,240
90th percentile $132,880
Employed locally 140
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,240
    25th
    $51,800
    50th (median)
    $73,170
    75th
    $81,400
    90th
    $132,880

    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 North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$60,230
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,760
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,400
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$81,850
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$72,880
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is $35.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.11 or more per hour.

    Is North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is 16.1% 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 North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,240 per year in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,800.