How much does a health education specialist make in Pennsylvania?
$80,670a year
Median yearly pay for health education specialists in Pennsylvania. That is $38.78 an hour or $6,723 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.78
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,720Median: $80,670Highest 10%: $120,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,720 | $21.98 | |
| 25th | $58,530 | $28.14 | |
| Median | $80,670 | $38.78 | |
| 75th | $98,010 | $47.12 | |
| 90th | $120,600 | $58.00 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lancaster, PA | $87,190 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $84,070 |
| Allentown, PA | $80,820 |
| York, PA | $77,610 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $75,480 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $75,220 |
| Reading, PA | $74,640 |
| Scranton, PA | $71,860 |
| Erie, PA | $67,600 |
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 |
| 5. Minnesota | $78,400 |
| 6. Washington | $77,420 |
| 7. Iowa | $75,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health education specialist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $38.78 ($80,670 a year).
Do health education specialists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $80,670 against $64,070 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for health education specialist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays health education specialists the most?
Lancaster, PA, with a median of $87,190 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.