How much does a health education specialist make in North Carolina?
$58,080a year
Median yearly pay for health education specialists in North Carolina. That is $27.92 an hour or $4,840 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.92
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,410Median: $58,080Highest 10%: $99,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,410 | $21.35 | |
| 25th | $48,730 | $23.43 | |
| Median | $58,080 | $27.92 | |
| 75th | $74,670 | $35.90 | |
| 90th | $99,140 | $47.66 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $76,380 |
| Raleigh, NC | $59,810 |
| Hickory, NC | $58,450 |
| Asheville, NC | $57,620 |
| Greenville, NC | $57,510 |
| Wilmington, NC | $56,350 |
| Greensboro, NC | $54,600 |
| Charlotte, NC | $54,070 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $51,980 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $51,490 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $50,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for health education specialists.
| 37. Texas | $59,340 |
| 38. Maine | $58,300 |
| 39. Indiana | $58,170 |
| 40. North Carolina | $58,080 |
| 41. New Mexico | $57,990 |
| 42. Louisiana | $57,840 |
| 43. Massachusetts | $57,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health education specialist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $27.92 ($58,080 a year).
Do health education specialists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $58,080 against $64,070 nationally, 9% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for health education specialist pay?
North Carolina ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays health education specialists the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $76,380 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.