Health Education Specialists Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,460 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.59
10th percentile $49,440
90th percentile $86,840
Employed locally 140
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,440
    25th
    $52,980
    50th (median)
    $59,460
    75th
    $70,190
    90th
    $86,840

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,660
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,620
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,620
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $62,660
    Social Workers, All Other $55,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Health Education Specialists make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Southwest Maine is $28.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.45 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Southwest Maine 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,440 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,980.