How much does a health education specialist make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for health education specialists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $59.90 an hour or $10,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.90
- Vs. national median
- +94%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 218
- Jobs in the area
- 2,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,050 | $31.75 | |
| 25th | $87,400 | $42.02 | |
| Median | $124,600 | $59.90 | |
| 75th | $148,700 | $71.49 | |
| 90th | $171,000 | $82.20 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for health education specialists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $95,460 |
| Social Worker | $93,220 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $80,710 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $78,210 |
| Educational | $77,420 |
| Child | $75,550 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $73,610 |
| Counselor | $70,610 |
| Substance Abuse | $65,270 |
| Clergy | $61,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health education specialist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $59.90 ($124,600 a year).
Do health education specialists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $124,600 against $64,070 nationally, 94% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $103,300, so Washington pays 21% more.
Where does Washington rank for health education specialist pay?
1 of 218 metro areas with data.
How much does a health education specialist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,000 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.