How much does a health education specialist make in Denver?
$80,060a year
Median yearly pay for health education specialists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $38.49 an hour or $6,672 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.49
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 218
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,340Median: $80,060Highest 10%: $119,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,340 | $20.84 | |
| 25th | $63,470 | $30.51 | |
| Median | $80,060 | $38.49 | |
| 75th | $98,740 | $47.47 | |
| 90th | $119,900 | $57.63 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for health education specialists.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $73,990 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Counselor | $77,000 |
| Religious Worker | $75,460 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $71,680 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $70,920 |
| Child | $67,560 |
| Educational | $67,080 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $64,120 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,480 |
| Clergy | $63,190 |
| Substance Abuse | $62,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health education specialist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $38.49 ($80,060 a year).
Do health education specialists make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $80,060 against $64,070 nationally, 25% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $74,150, so Denver pays 8% more.
Where does Denver rank for health education specialist pay?
16 of 218 metro areas with data.
How much does a health education specialist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,900 or more.
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.