Health Education Specialists Salary in Visalia, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Visalia, CA

Median annual salary $61,740 -2% vs national
Median hourly $29.68
10th percentile $42,840
90th percentile $76,740
Employed locally 100
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,840
    25th
    $50,460
    50th (median)
    $61,740
    75th
    $73,580
    90th
    $76,740

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 11% 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $82,430
    Vallejo, CA $81,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $78,800
    Merced, CA $77,090
    Lancaster, PA $76,990
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $75,680

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,000
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,840
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$83,760
    Social and Human Service Assistants$50,030
    Counselors, All Other$47,010
    Rehabilitation Counselors$37,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Visalia, CA is $29.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Visalia, CA is 2% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,840 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,460.