How much does a health education specialist make in Houston?
$75,350a year
Median yearly pay for health education specialists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $36.23 an hour or $6,279 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.23
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 218
- Jobs in the area
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,500Median: $75,350Highest 10%: $131,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,500 | $22.36 | |
| 25th | $56,040 | $26.94 | |
| Median | $75,350 | $36.23 | |
| 75th | $108,000 | $51.91 | |
| 90th | $131,500 | $63.21 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for health education specialists.
| Killeen, TX | $80,840 |
| Austin, TX | $71,340 |
| Dallas, TX | $64,050 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,580 |
| Abilene, TX | $56,530 |
| McAllen, TX | $55,750 |
| El Paso, TX | $50,520 |
| Brownsville, TX | $48,490 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Director | $83,480 |
| Social Worker | $82,610 |
| Educational | $75,930 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $71,900 |
| Substance Abuse | $67,370 |
| Clergy | $61,010 |
| Child | $56,670 |
| Counselor | $54,450 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $51,820 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $50,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health education specialist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $36.23 ($75,350 a year).
Do health education specialists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $75,350 against $64,070 nationally, 18% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $59,340, so Houston pays 27% more.
Where does Houston rank for health education specialist pay?
36 of 218 metro areas with data.
How much does a health education specialist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,500 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.