Health Education Specialists Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $59,480 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.60
10th percentile $39,780
90th percentile $94,700
Employed locally 70
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,780
    25th
    $44,850
    50th (median)
    $59,480
    75th
    $77,850
    90th
    $94,700

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$49,680
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67,090
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,430
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,770
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Southern Ohio is $28.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Southern Ohio is 5.6% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,780 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,850.