Health Education Specialists Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $88,370 +40.3% vs national
Median hourly $42.48
10th percentile $46,490
90th percentile $117,540
Employed locally 80
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,490
    25th
    $59,780
    50th (median)
    $88,370
    75th
    $114,000
    90th
    $117,540

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 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
    York-Hanover, PA $86,420

    Nearby metros — Health Education Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $79,180
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $73,420
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $70,730
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,000

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,850
    Social and Human Service Assistants $51,200
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $59,680
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $76,940
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $78,830
    Marriage and Family Therapists $89,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Trenton, NJ is $42.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Trenton, NJ is 40.3% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,490 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,780.