Health Education Specialists Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,730 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.39
10th percentile $37,420
90th percentile $71,440
Employed locally 140
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,420
    25th
    $45,800
    50th (median)
    $50,730
    75th
    $59,280
    90th
    $71,440

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,400
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,750
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,590
    Healthcare Social Workers $51,390
    Social and Human Service Assistants $34,990
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $32,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in Southeast Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Southeast Oklahoma is $24.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.07 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Oklahoma above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 19.5% 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,420 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,800.