Health Education Specialists Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $58,640 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.19
10th percentile $39,950
90th percentile $91,600
Employed locally 230
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,950
    25th
    $45,210
    50th (median)
    $58,640
    75th
    $79,810
    90th
    $91,600

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $70,140
    Oklahoma City, OK $63,790
    Oklahoma $60,980
    Roanoke, VA $52,950
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $52,350
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $50,730

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $43,950
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,750
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,800
    Rehabilitation Counselors $29,340
    Healthcare Social Workers $51,830
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Tulsa, OK is $28.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Tulsa, OK is 6.9% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,950 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,210.