How much does a health education specialist make in Milwaukee?
$75,910a year
Median yearly pay for health education specialists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $36.50 an hour or $6,326 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.50
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 218
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,530Median: $75,910Highest 10%: $97,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,530 | $26.70 | |
| 25th | $66,560 | $32.00 | |
| Median | $75,910 | $36.50 | |
| 75th | $88,470 | $42.53 | |
| 90th | $97,030 | $46.65 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for health education specialists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,990 |
| Madison, WI | $79,910 |
| Green Bay, WI | $72,030 |
| Duluth, MN | $65,820 |
| La Crosse, WI | $63,220 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $69,180 |
| Social Worker | $63,040 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $62,770 |
| Substance Abuse | $61,960 |
| Clergy | $61,730 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $61,690 |
| Educational | $60,790 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $59,260 |
| Child | $59,180 |
| Counselor | $54,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health education specialist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $36.50 ($75,910 a year).
Do health education specialists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $75,910 against $64,070 nationally, 18% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $74,040, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for health education specialist pay?
31 of 218 metro areas with data.
How much does a health education specialist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,030 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.