Health Education Specialists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $50,150 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.11
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $76,820
Employed locally 190
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $44,700
    50th (median)
    $50,150
    75th
    $58,500
    90th
    $76,820

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 26% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $62,340
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $51,370

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,850
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,000
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,020
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$51,040
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$46,450
    Rehabilitation Counselors$41,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Tucson, AZ is $24.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Tucson, AZ is 20.4% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,700.