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How much does a health education specialist make in Lincoln?

$55,630a year

Median yearly pay for health education specialists in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $26.75 an hour or $4,636 a month.

Hourly
$26.75
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
172 of 218
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,630Median: $55,630Highest 10%: $80,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,630$19.05
25th$50,500$24.28
Median$55,630$26.75
75th$61,730$29.68
90th$80,390$38.65

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for health education specialists.

Omaha, NE$63,600
Health Education Specialist salary in Nebraska Health Education Specialist salary in all states

Related jobs in Lincoln

Same field, median yearly pay.

Substance Abuse$76,480
Marriage and Family Therapist$71,760
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$66,700
Healthcare Social Worker$63,020
Educational$55,510
Community and Social Service Specialist$53,170
Child$46,230
Rehabilitation Counselor$45,030
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$44,720
Social and Human Service Assistant$39,140
Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NE

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $26.75 ($55,630 a year).

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

No: $55,630 against $64,070 nationally, 13% less.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $56,800, so Lincoln pays 2% less.

Where does Lincoln rank for health education specialist pay?

172 of 218 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,390 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.