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How much does a health education specialist make in Jefferson City?

$54,160a year

Median yearly pay for health education specialists in the Jefferson City, MO metro area. That is $26.04 an hour or $4,513 a month.

Hourly
$26.04
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
178 of 218
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,180Median: $54,160Highest 10%: $74,110
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,180$21.72
25th$48,510$23.32
Median$54,160$26.04
75th$67,310$32.36
90th$74,110$35.63

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for health education specialists.

Kansas City, MO$62,990
Columbia, MO$58,300
St. Louis, MO$57,050
Springfield, MO$51,630
Health Education Specialist salary in Missouri Health Education Specialist salary in all states

Related jobs in Jefferson City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Healthcare Social Worker$61,000
Educational$55,520
Child$51,710
Community and Social Service Specialist$50,680
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$50,170
Rehabilitation Counselor$49,640
Substance Abuse$47,480
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$46,840
Social and Human Service Assistant$42,110
Salaries for every job in Jefferson City, MO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Jefferson City, MO metro area is $26.04 ($54,160 a year).

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

No: $54,160 against $64,070 nationally, 15% less.

How does Jefferson City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $57,050, so Jefferson City pays 5% less.

Where does Jefferson City rank for health education specialist pay?

178 of 218 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,110 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.