Health Education Specialists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $59,620 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.66
10th percentile $48,220
90th percentile $77,830
Employed locally 300
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,220
    25th
    $48,220
    50th (median)
    $59,620
    75th
    $59,630
    90th
    $77,830

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 64% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 36% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$98,280
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,620
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62,400
    Rehabilitation Counselors$42,490
    Healthcare Social Workers$132,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $28.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 5.4% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,220 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,220.