Health Education Specialists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for health education specialists is $38.78 an hour ($80,670 a year). About 2,690 people work in this job there.
That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($64,070). Pennsylvania ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for health education specialists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.98 | $45,720 |
| 25% of workers | $28.14 | $58,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.78 | $80,670 |
| 75% of workers | $47.12 | $98,010 |
| 90% of workers | $58.00 | $120,640 |
Health Education Specialists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | $87,190 | 70 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $84,070 | 430 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $80,820 | 150 |
| York-Hanover | $77,610 | 70 |
| Pittsburgh | $75,480 | 490 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $75,220 | 1,270 |
| Reading | $74,640 | 50 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $71,860 | 110 |
| Erie | $67,600 | 70 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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