Health Education Specialists Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $61,510 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.57
10th percentile $34,200
90th percentile $101,900
Employed locally 310
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,200
    25th
    $41,580
    50th (median)
    $61,510
    75th
    $81,820
    90th
    $101,900

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $66,410
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $64,360
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $63,710
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $58,650
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $55,540
    Flint, MI $55,520

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,690
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,160
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,100
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,750
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,400
    Social Workers, All Other $65,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Tampa, FL is $29.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Tampa, FL is 2.4% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,200 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,580.