How much does a health education specialist make in Rhode Island?
$75,360a year
Median yearly pay for health education specialists in Rhode Island. That is $36.23 an hour or $6,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.23
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,660Median: $75,360Highest 10%: $110,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,660 | $18.59 | |
| 25th | $56,570 | $27.20 | |
| Median | $75,360 | $36.23 | |
| 75th | $98,240 | $47.23 | |
| 90th | $110,800 | $53.26 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $67,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for health education specialists.
| 6. Washington | $77,420 |
| 7. Iowa | $75,750 |
| 8. Oregon | $75,500 |
| 9. Rhode Island | $75,360 |
| 10. Colorado | $74,150 |
| 11. Wisconsin | $74,040 |
| 12. New Jersey | $73,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health education specialist make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $36.23 ($75,360 a year).
Do health education specialists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $75,360 against $64,070 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for health education specialist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays health education specialists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $67,630 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.