Health Education Specialists pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for health education specialists is $28.90 an hour ($60,120 a year). About 1,010 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($64,070). Illinois ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for health education specialists in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.94 | $41,480 |
| 25% of workers | $23.88 | $49,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.90 | $60,120 |
| 75% of workers | $37.07 | $77,100 |
| 90% of workers | $50.80 | $105,660 |
Health Education Specialists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $71,990 | 50 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $60,120 | 690 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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