How much does a health education specialist make in New York?
$62,560a year
Median yearly pay for health education specialists in New York. That is $30.08 an hour or $5,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.08
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,830Median: $62,560Highest 10%: $95,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,830 | $21.55 | |
| 25th | $51,600 | $24.81 | |
| Median | $62,560 | $30.08 | |
| 75th | $77,560 | $37.29 | |
| 90th | $95,980 | $46.14 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, NY | $69,060 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $68,170 |
| New York, NY | $64,110 |
| Ithaca, NY | $60,420 |
| Syracuse, NY | $59,360 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,000 |
| Utica, NY | $52,530 |
| Kingston, NY | $52,190 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,950 |
| Buffalo, NY | $49,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for health education specialists.
| 26. Kansas | $62,990 |
| 27. West Virginia | $62,760 |
| 28. Wyoming | $62,750 |
| 29. New York | $62,560 |
| 30. Oklahoma | $62,440 |
| 31. Arkansas | $62,270 |
| 32. Nevada | $62,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health education specialist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $30.08 ($62,560 a year).
Do health education specialists make more in New York than the national average?
No: $62,560 against $64,070 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New York rank for health education specialist pay?
New York ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays health education specialists the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $69,060 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.