Health Education Specialists pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for health education specialists is $31.43 an hour ($65,370 a year). About 760 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($64,070). Kentucky ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for health education specialists in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.45 | $44,610 |
| 25% of workers | $28.10 | $58,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.43 | $65,370 |
| 75% of workers | $38.30 | $79,650 |
| 90% of workers | $47.13 | $98,030 |
Health Education Specialists pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $67,720 | 220 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $58,450 | 180 |
Kentucky 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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|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,100 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $95,090 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $37,440 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $76,960 |
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