How much does a health education specialist make in Providence?
$67,630a year
Median yearly pay for health education specialists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $32.51 an hour or $5,636 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.51
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 218
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,660Median: $67,630Highest 10%: $105,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,660 | $18.59 | |
| 25th | $45,680 | $21.96 | |
| Median | $67,630 | $32.51 | |
| 75th | $94,880 | $45.62 | |
| 90th | $105,100 | $50.54 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for health education specialists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $108,700 |
| Educational | $75,910 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $74,350 |
| Child | $70,900 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $62,340 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $61,860 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $59,930 |
| Clergy | $59,800 |
| Substance Abuse | $59,120 |
| Community Health Worker | $52,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health education specialist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $32.51 ($67,630 a year).
Do health education specialists make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $67,630 against $64,070 nationally, 6% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $75,360, so Providence pays 10% less.
Where does Providence rank for health education specialist pay?
66 of 218 metro areas with data.
How much does a health education specialist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,100 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.