Health Education Specialists Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $62,810 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.20
10th percentile $47,270
90th percentile $92,580
Employed locally 130
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,270
    25th
    $56,120
    50th (median)
    $62,810
    75th
    $74,340
    90th
    $92,580

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$72,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$84,660
    Social and Human Service Assistants$54,170
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,020
    Marriage and Family Therapists$72,150
    Rehabilitation Counselors$45,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Santa Maria, CA is $30.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Santa Maria, CA is 0.3% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,270 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,120.