How much does a health education specialist make in Mississippi?
$51,020a year
Median yearly pay for health education specialists in Mississippi. That is $24.53 an hour or $4,252 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.53
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,860Median: $51,020Highest 10%: $76,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,860 | $17.24 | |
| 25th | $40,960 | $19.69 | |
| Median | $51,020 | $24.53 | |
| 75th | $69,610 | $33.47 | |
| 90th | $76,490 | $36.77 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gulfport, MS | $60,310 |
| Jackson, MS | $50,420 |
| Memphis, TN | $49,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for health education specialists.
| 46. Nebraska | $56,800 |
| 47. Michigan | $56,360 |
| 48. Montana | $51,200 |
| 49. Mississippi | $51,020 |
| 50. Tennessee | $49,630 |
| 51. Florida | $46,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health education specialist make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $24.53 ($51,020 a year).
Do health education specialists make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $51,020 against $64,070 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for health education specialist pay?
Mississippi ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays health education specialists the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $60,310 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.