How much does a health education specialist make in Louisiana?
$57,840a year
Median yearly pay for health education specialists in Louisiana. That is $27.81 an hour or $4,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.81
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,020Median: $57,840Highest 10%: $91,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,020 | $19.24 | |
| 25th | $45,550 | $21.90 | |
| Median | $57,840 | $27.81 | |
| 75th | $74,900 | $36.01 | |
| 90th | $91,490 | $43.99 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $60,980 |
| Slidell, LA | $60,600 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $56,600 |
| Houma, LA | $48,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for health education specialists.
| 39. Indiana | $58,170 |
| 40. North Carolina | $58,080 |
| 41. New Mexico | $57,990 |
| 42. Louisiana | $57,840 |
| 43. Massachusetts | $57,510 |
| 44. South Dakota | $57,370 |
| 45. Missouri | $57,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health education specialist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $27.81 ($57,840 a year).
Do health education specialists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $57,840 against $64,070 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for health education specialist pay?
Louisiana ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays health education specialists the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $60,980 a year.
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.