Health Education Specialists Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,460 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.30
10th percentile $24,480
90th percentile $80,700
Employed locally 50
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,480
    25th
    $36,420
    50th (median)
    $48,460
    75th
    $57,850
    90th
    $80,700

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63,000
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,880
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,360
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,600
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$65,120
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$74,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Southern Michigan is $23.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.49 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Southern Michigan is 23.1% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $24,480 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,420.