Health Education Specialists Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $69,410 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.37
10th percentile $41,780
90th percentile $94,330
Employed locally 70
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,780
    25th
    $60,510
    50th (median)
    $69,410
    75th
    $84,990
    90th
    $94,330

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 109% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 9% above 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
    York-Hanover, PA $86,420
    Reading, PA $82,720
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $82,430
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,290
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $79,180
    Lancaster, PA $76,990

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$49,780
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,340
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$45,280
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56,030
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,770
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Scranton, PA is $33.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Scranton, PA is 10.2% above 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,780 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,510.