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How much does a health education specialist make in Eugene?

$94,870a year

Median yearly pay for health education specialists in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $45.61 an hour or $7,906 a month.

Hourly
$45.61
Vs. national median
+48%
Rank among cities
5 of 218
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,710Median: $94,870Highest 10%: $123,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$66,710$32.07
25th$74,770$35.95
Median$94,870$45.61
75th$111,000$53.35
90th$123,500$59.36

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for health education specialists.

Portland, OR$75,500
Salem, OR$64,270
Health Education Specialist salary in Oregon Health Education Specialist salary in all states

Related jobs in Eugene

Same field, median yearly pay.

Marriage and Family Therapist$102,900
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$84,090
Healthcare Social Worker$83,040
Substance Abuse$65,220
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$65,020
Child$63,520
Social Worker$61,310
Clergy$60,520
Educational$58,380
Community and Social Service Specialist$57,200
Salaries for every job in Eugene, OR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a health education specialist make an hour in Eugene?

The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $45.61 ($94,870 a year).

Do health education specialists make more in Eugene than the national average?

Yes: $94,870 against $64,070 nationally, 48% more.

How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $75,500, so Eugene pays 26% more.

Where does Eugene rank for health education specialist pay?

5 of 218 metro areas with data.

How much does a health education specialist make starting out in Eugene?

The lowest-paid 10% make $66,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,500 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.