Health Education Specialists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $63,000 +0% vs national
Median hourly $30.29
10th percentile $43,970
90th percentile $93,810
Employed locally 50
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,970
    25th
    $48,400
    50th (median)
    $63,000
    75th
    $72,760
    90th
    $93,810

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 92% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 8% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $65,520
    Wichita, KS $61,820
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $56,210
    Jackson, MS $47,220
    Jacksonville, FL $46,620

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,050
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,940
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,110
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,700
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $50,980
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Topeka, KS is $30.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Topeka, KS is 0% above 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,970 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,400.