Health Education Specialists pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for health education specialists is $37.22 an hour ($77,420 a year). About 1,750 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($64,070). Washington ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for health education specialists in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.44 | $52,910 |
| 25% of workers | $30.79 | $64,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.22 | $77,420 |
| 75% of workers | $40.67 | $84,600 |
| 90% of workers | $46.00 | $95,680 |
Health Education Specialists pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $78,670 | 410 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $78,460 | 1,010 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $76,920 | 90 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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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