Health Education Specialists pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for health education specialists is $27.88 an hour ($57,990 a year). About 660 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($64,070). New Mexico ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for health education specialists in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.10 | $39,730 |
| 25% of workers | $21.36 | $44,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.88 | $57,990 |
| 75% of workers | $34.95 | $72,700 |
| 90% of workers | $45.30 | $94,220 |
Health Education Specialists pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $63,610 | 300 |
| Santa Fe | $59,430 | 70 |
| Las Cruces | $55,840 | 50 |
New Mexico 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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