Health Education Specialists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $57,740 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.76
10th percentile $46,700
90th percentile $103,670
Employed locally 730
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,700
    25th
    $49,980
    50th (median)
    $57,740
    75th
    $73,190
    90th
    $103,670

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 67% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 33% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,270
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,860
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,350
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $99,540
    Marriage and Family Therapists $60,780
    Healthcare Social Workers $92,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Riverside, CA is $27.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Riverside, CA is 8.3% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,700 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,980.