Health Education Specialists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $64,540 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.03
10th percentile $39,320
90th percentile $105,190
Employed locally 60
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,320
    25th
    $43,070
    50th (median)
    $64,540
    75th
    $105,190
    90th
    $105,190

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 24% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $78,800
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $72,640
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,760
    Greenville, NC $57,510
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $57,270
    Jacksonville, FL $46,620

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,290
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,900
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,400
    Healthcare Social Workers $78,020
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Reno, NV is $31.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Reno, NV is 2.4% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,320 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,070.