How much does a health education specialist make in Colorado?
$74,150a year
Median yearly pay for health education specialists in Colorado. That is $35.65 an hour or $6,179 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.65
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,710Median: $74,150Highest 10%: $117,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,710 | $20.05 | |
| 25th | $57,490 | $27.64 | |
| Median | $74,150 | $35.65 | |
| 75th | $98,740 | $47.47 | |
| 90th | $117,200 | $56.33 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $80,060 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $73,990 |
| Greeley, CO | $73,840 |
| Boulder, CO | $60,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for health education specialists.
| 7. Iowa | $75,750 |
| 8. Oregon | $75,500 |
| 9. Rhode Island | $75,360 |
| 10. Colorado | $74,150 |
| 11. Wisconsin | $74,040 |
| 12. New Jersey | $73,740 |
| 13. Alaska | $71,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health education specialist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $35.65 ($74,150 a year).
Do health education specialists make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $74,150 against $64,070 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Colorado rank for health education specialist pay?
Colorado ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays health education specialists the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $80,060 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.