Health Education Specialists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $58,890 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.31
10th percentile $31,660
90th percentile $99,080
Employed locally 190
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,660
    25th
    $43,530
    50th (median)
    $58,890
    75th
    $74,440
    90th
    $99,080

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 70% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 30% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    Vallejo, CA $81,470
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,990
    Corvallis, OR $78,790
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $77,240
    Pennsylvania $75,020

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,850
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,960
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,630
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,430
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $74,890
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Richmond, VA is $28.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Richmond, VA is 6.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,660 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,530.