Health Education Specialists pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for health education specialists is $31.18 an hour ($64,860 a year). About 1,970 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($64,070). Ohio ranks 19th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for health education specialists in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.56 | $40,690 |
| 25% of workers | $22.74 | $47,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.18 | $64,860 |
| 75% of workers | $39.33 | $81,810 |
| 90% of workers | $47.17 | $98,110 |
Health Education Specialists pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $72,620 | 390 |
| Cincinnati | $70,150 | 300 |
| Akron | $68,350 | 70 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $68,160 | 90 |
| Columbus | $66,370 | 480 |
| Toledo | $60,320 | 110 |
| Canton-Massillon | $55,940 | 50 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $50,040 | 40 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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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