Health Education Specialists Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $58,390 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.07
10th percentile $33,640
90th percentile $83,190
Employed locally 40
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,640
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $58,390
    75th
    $83,190
    90th
    $83,190

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 97% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 3% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    Vallejo, CA $81,470
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $79,180
    Corvallis, OR $78,790
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $78,570
    Auburn-Opelika, AL $77,950

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $87,340
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,980
    Social and Human Service Assistants $33,470
    Healthcare Social Workers $49,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,080
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Tuscaloosa, AL is $28.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 7.3% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,640 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.