How much does a health education specialist make in California?
$63,610a year
Median yearly pay for health education specialists in California. That is $30.58 an hour or $5,301 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.58
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,020Median: $63,610Highest 10%: $113,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,020 | $23.57 | |
| 25th | $54,850 | $26.37 | |
| Median | $63,610 | $30.58 | |
| 75th | $85,000 | $40.87 | |
| 90th | $113,200 | $54.41 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $99,260 |
| Vallejo, CA | $81,630 |
| Merced, CA | $79,830 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $78,640 |
| San Jose, CA | $75,810 |
| Redding, CA | $69,640 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $65,230 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $65,000 |
| Salinas, CA | $62,760 |
| Sacramento, CA | $62,510 |
| San Diego, CA | $62,500 |
| Stockton, CA | $62,390 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $62,380 |
| Visalia, CA | $62,090 |
| Modesto, CA | $61,670 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $61,660 |
| Oxnard, CA | $61,390 |
| Riverside, CA | $61,190 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $59,350 |
| Chico, CA | $59,120 |
| Fresno, CA | $58,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for health education specialists.
| 20. South Carolina | $64,720 |
| 21. Virginia | $64,040 |
| 22. Hawaii | $63,740 |
| 23. California | $63,610 |
| 24. Arizona | $63,390 |
| 25. Delaware | $63,300 |
| 26. Kansas | $62,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health education specialist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $30.58 ($63,610 a year).
Do health education specialists make more in California than the national average?
No: $63,610 against $64,070 nationally, 1% less.
Where does California rank for health education specialist pay?
California ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays health education specialists the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $99,260 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.