Health Education Specialists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for health education specialists is $27.92 an hour ($58,080 a year). About 2,110 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($64,070). North Carolina ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for health education specialists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.35 | $44,410 |
| 25% of workers | $23.43 | $48,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.92 | $58,080 |
| 75% of workers | $35.90 | $74,670 |
| 90% of workers | $47.66 | $99,140 |
Health Education Specialists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $76,380 | 330 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $59,810 | 270 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $58,450 | 60 |
| Asheville | $57,620 | 70 |
| Greenville | $57,510 | 40 |
| Wilmington | $56,350 | 70 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $54,600 | 140 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $54,070 | 580 |
| Fayetteville | $51,490 | 40 |
| Winston-Salem | $50,520 | 80 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysts | $106,850 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,610 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,220 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $42,850 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $63,280 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $79,590 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $45,890 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $67,560 |
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