Health Education Specialists Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $57,490 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.64
10th percentile $48,570
90th percentile $98,220
Employed locally 50
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,570
    25th
    $54,080
    50th (median)
    $57,490
    75th
    $96,660
    90th
    $98,220

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $78,570
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,980
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $77,880
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,770
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $77,240
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $75,680

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,670
    Social Workers, All Other $66,250
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $75,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $79,820
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $76,860
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $62,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Santa Fe, NM is $27.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.04 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Santa Fe, NM is 8.7% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,570 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,080.