How much does a health education specialist make in Seattle?
$78,670a year
Median yearly pay for health education specialists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $37.82 an hour or $6,556 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.82
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 218
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,010Median: $78,670Highest 10%: $126,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,010 | $25.00 | |
| 25th | $64,760 | $31.13 | |
| Median | $78,670 | $37.82 | |
| 75th | $99,370 | $47.77 | |
| 90th | $126,900 | $60.99 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for health education specialists.
| Olympia, WA | $78,460 |
| Spokane, WA | $76,920 |
| Portland, OR | $75,500 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $105,600 |
| Educational | $87,280 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $85,430 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $83,550 |
| Clergy | $81,750 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $78,350 |
| Child | $75,280 |
| Substance Abuse | $73,580 |
| Counselor | $71,650 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $70,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health education specialist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $37.82 ($78,670 a year).
Do health education specialists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $78,670 against $64,070 nationally, 23% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $77,420, so Seattle pays 2% more.
Where does Seattle rank for health education specialist pay?
19 of 218 metro areas with data.
How much does a health education specialist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,900 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.