Health Education Specialists pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for health education specialists is $59.90 an hour ($124,590 a year). About 2,100 people work in this job there.

$59.90Median hourly pay
$87,400–$148,700Middle half of workers, yearly
2,100People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 94% higher than the U.S. median ($64,070). It is 21% higher than the District of Columbia median ($103,330).

Pay range for health education specialists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$31.75$66,050
25% of workers$42.02$87,400
Half of workers (median)$59.90$124,590
75% of workers$71.49$148,700
90% of workers$82.20$170,980

Health Education Specialists pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$124,5902,100

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for health education specialists

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 6,900 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.