Health Education Specialists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $79,990 +27% vs national
Median hourly $38.46
10th percentile $58,440
90th percentile $123,100
Employed locally 450
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,440
    25th
    $63,310
    50th (median)
    $79,990
    75th
    $103,760
    90th
    $123,100

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 85% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 15% 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
    Georgia $97,010
    York-Hanover, PA $86,420
    Owensboro, KY $85,250
    Corvallis, OR $78,790
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $78,070
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,980

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,350
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,130
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $71,530
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $80,490
    Clergy $76,760
    Healthcare Social Workers $84,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Portland, OR-WA is $38.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 27% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $58,440 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,310.