Health Education Specialists pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for health education specialists is $36.30 an hour ($75,500 a year). About 840 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($64,070). Oregon ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for health education specialists in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.17 | $54,430 |
| 25% of workers | $31.94 | $66,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.30 | $75,500 |
| 75% of workers | $45.61 | $94,870 |
| 90% of workers | $53.78 | $111,860 |
Health Education Specialists pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Eugene-Springfield | $94,870 | 60 |
| Corvallis | $87,370 | 40 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $75,500 | 510 |
| Bend | $70,660 | 30 |
| Salem | $64,270 | 60 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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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