Health Education Specialists Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $80,750 +28.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.82
10th percentile $61,270
90th percentile $121,890
Employed locally 450
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,270
    25th
    $68,510
    50th (median)
    $80,750
    75th
    $97,710
    90th
    $121,890

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 28% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $82,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,990
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $78,800
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,980
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,770

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,290
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $72,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants $53,010
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $86,490
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $63,810
    Healthcare Social Workers $82,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Seattle, WA is $38.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Seattle, WA is 28.2% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $61,270 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,510.