Health Education Specialists pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for health education specialists is $29.93 an hour ($62,260 a year). About 1,620 people work in this job there.

$29.93Median hourly pay
$49,920–$96,440Middle half of workers, yearly
1,620People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($64,070). It is 8% higher than the Massachusetts median ($57,510).

Pay range for health education specialists in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.07$37,590
25% of workers$24.00$49,920
Half of workers (median)$29.93$62,260
75% of workers$46.37$96,440
90% of workers$68.92$143,340

Health Education Specialists pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)$62,2601,620
Worcester$59,290160
Pittsfield$58,95030
Barnstable Town$56,69030
Amherst Town-Northampton$56,03050
Springfield$54,74090

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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.