How much does a health education specialist make in Maryland?
$104,500a year
Median yearly pay for health education specialists in Maryland. That is $50.23 an hour or $8,706 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.23
- Vs. national median
- +63%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,160Median: $104,500Highest 10%: $161,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,160 | $27.00 | |
| 25th | $65,850 | $31.66 | |
| Median | $104,500 | $50.23 | |
| 75th | $140,700 | $67.63 | |
| 90th | $161,500 | $77.63 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $124,600 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $77,570 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $75,220 |
| Baltimore, MD | $64,900 |
| Salisbury, MD | $58,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for health education specialists.
| 1. Maryland | $104,500 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $103,300 |
| 3. Georgia | $99,400 |
| 4. Pennsylvania | $80,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health education specialist make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $50.23 ($104,500 a year).
Do health education specialists make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $104,500 against $64,070 nationally, 63% more.
Where does Maryland rank for health education specialist pay?
Maryland ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays health education specialists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $124,600 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.