Health Education Specialists Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $69,640 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.48
10th percentile $53,940
90th percentile $87,400
Employed locally 60
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,940
    25th
    $62,260
    50th (median)
    $69,640
    75th
    $73,850
    90th
    $87,400

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 97% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 3% 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $82,430
    Vallejo, CA $81,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $78,800
    Merced, CA $77,090
    Lancaster, PA $76,990
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $75,680

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,410
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,480
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,220
    Marriage and Family Therapists $70,370
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $52,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Redding, CA is $33.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Redding, CA is 10.5% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $53,940 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,260.