Health Education Specialists Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $61,820 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.72
10th percentile $39,840
90th percentile $82,810
Employed locally 80
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,840
    25th
    $44,060
    50th (median)
    $61,820
    75th
    $78,060
    90th
    $82,810

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $65,520
    Topeka, KS $63,000
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $56,210
    Jackson, MS $47,220
    Jacksonville, FL $46,620

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,190
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,180
    Healthcare Social Workers$64,280
    Rehabilitation Counselors$37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Wichita, KS is $29.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Wichita, KS is 1.9% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,840 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,060.