Health Education Specialists Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $60,980 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.32
10th percentile $49,310
90th percentile $95,530
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,310
    25th
    $49,320
    50th (median)
    $60,980
    75th
    $77,290
    90th
    $95,530

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 65% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 35% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,350
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,790
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $97,790
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $70,780
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $57,420
    Marriage and Family Therapists $64,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Salinas, CA is $29.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Salinas, CA is 3.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,310 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,320.