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How much does a health education specialist make in Topeka?

$62,340a year

Median yearly pay for health education specialists in the Topeka, KS metro area. That is $29.97 an hour or $5,195 a month.

Hourly
$29.97
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
101 of 218
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,090Median: $62,340Highest 10%: $93,060
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,090$22.16
25th$50,920$24.48
Median$62,340$29.97
75th$72,240$34.73
90th$93,060$44.74

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for health education specialists.

Kansas City, MO$62,990
Wichita, KS$58,650
Health Education Specialist salary in Kansas Health Education Specialist salary in all states

Related jobs in Topeka

Same field, median yearly pay.

Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$66,520
Healthcare Social Worker$65,740
Educational$61,960
Substance Abuse$61,100
Child$54,310
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$51,670
Rehabilitation Counselor$46,590
Social and Human Service Assistant$43,560
Community and Social Service Specialist$40,810
Salaries for every job in Topeka, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a health education specialist make an hour in Topeka?

The median hourly pay in the Topeka, KS metro area is $29.97 ($62,340 a year).

Do health education specialists make more in Topeka than the national average?

No: $62,340 against $64,070 nationally, 3% less.

How does Topeka compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $62,990, so Topeka pays 1% less.

Where does Topeka rank for health education specialist pay?

101 of 218 metro areas with data.

How much does a health education specialist make starting out in Topeka?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,060 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.