Health Education Specialists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $60,220 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.95
10th percentile $47,760
90th percentile $90,030
Employed locally 230
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,760
    25th
    $52,510
    50th (median)
    $60,220
    75th
    $74,110
    90th
    $90,030

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 68% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 32% 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
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $78,570
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $78,070
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,980
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $77,880
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,770
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $77,240

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,360
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,110
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,940
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $72,260
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Portland, ME is $28.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Portland, ME is 4.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,760 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,510.