Health Education Specialists Salary in Northeast Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,360 -9% vs national
Median hourly $27.58
10th percentile $41,640
90th percentile $81,890
Employed locally 40
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,640
    25th
    $47,480
    50th (median)
    $57,360
    75th
    $64,780
    90th
    $81,890

    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 Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $57,470
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,660
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $69,510
    Community Health Workers $49,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in Northeast Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Northeast Maine is $27.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.37 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Maine above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Northeast Maine is 9% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,640 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,480.