Health Education Specialists Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $64,880 +3% vs national
Median hourly $31.19
10th percentile $34,510
90th percentile $85,330
Employed locally 40
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,510
    25th
    $53,000
    50th (median)
    $64,880
    75th
    $69,800
    90th
    $85,330

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 102% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 2% above 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $80,840
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $67,340
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,480
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,420
    Tyler, TX $57,830
    El Paso, TX $57,080

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,160
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,090
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,670
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,290
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $41,790
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Waco, TX is $31.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Waco, TX is 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,510 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,000.