Health Education Specialists Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $63,790 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.67
10th percentile $48,440
90th percentile $104,120
Employed locally 490
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,440
    25th
    $48,440
    50th (median)
    $63,790
    75th
    $83,290
    90th
    $104,120

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $70,140
    Oklahoma $60,980
    Tulsa, OK $58,640
    Roanoke, VA $52,950
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $52,350
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $50,730

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $43,950
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,070
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,650
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,540
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,170
    Marriage and Family Therapists $47,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Oklahoma City, OK is $30.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.17 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 1.3% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,440 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,440.