Health Education Specialists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $59,900 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.80
10th percentile $47,730
90th percentile $98,990
Employed locally 1,210
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,730
    25th
    $48,450
    50th (median)
    $59,900
    75th
    $75,930
    90th
    $98,990

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 59% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 41% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $52,910
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,690
    Marriage and Family Therapists $48,950
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $82,830
    Healthcare Social Workers $83,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in San Diego, CA is $28.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.59 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in San Diego, CA is 4.9% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,730 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,450.