Health Education Specialists pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for health education specialists is $54.06 an hour ($112,450 a year). About 2,580 people work in this job there.

$54.06Median hourly pay
$78,190–$141,150Middle half of workers, yearly
2,580People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is 76% higher than the U.S. median ($64,070). It is 13% higher than the Georgia median ($99,400).

Pay range for health education specialists in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$28.09$58,420
25% of workers$37.59$78,190
Half of workers (median)$54.06$112,450
75% of workers$67.86$141,150
90% of workers$75.97$158,020

Health Education Specialists pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page)$112,4502,580
Augusta-Richmond County$76,40070
Macon-Bibb County$72,07060
Gainesville$65,10040
Warner Robins$63,69030
Savannah$62,95070
Columbus$56,07030
Athens-Clarke County$49,99040

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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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Other job titles for this job

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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.