Health Education Specialists Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $54,020 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.97
10th percentile $34,910
90th percentile $80,170
Employed locally 90
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,910
    25th
    $40,130
    50th (median)
    $54,020
    75th
    $71,750
    90th
    $80,170

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 12% 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
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $80,470
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $75,680
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $73,420
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $73,170
    Montgomery, AL $72,370
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,180

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,900
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $50,020
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,490
    Healthcare Social Workers $53,480
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,500
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Springfield, MO is $25.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Springfield, MO is 14.3% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,910 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,130.