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Health Education Specialists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Health Education Specialists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$63,610
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.8% vs 2024
$74,720
Mean Salary
$63,610
Median Salary
$30.58
Hourly Rate
12,520 people work as Health Education Specialists in California
Health Education Specialists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Health Education Specialists in California earn a median salary of $63,610 per year ($5,300/month).
This is 3.4% below the national average of $65,867.
California ranks #23 out of 51 states for Health Education Specialists pay.
Approximately 12,520 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 5.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Health Education Specialists
Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.12
Writing
4.12
Speaking
4.12
Learning Strategies
4.0
Active Learning
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.61
Education and Training
4.53
English Language
4.21
Administrative
4.08
Psychology
3.63
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(62.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Health Education Specialists in California
Salaries for Health Education Specialists in California range from $49,020 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $113,170 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $54,850 and $85,000.
Median $63,610
P10: $49,020P25: $54,850P75: $85,000P90: $113,170
10th
$49,020
25th
$54,850
Median
$63,610
75th
$85,000
90th
$113,170
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$49,020
$23.57
$4,085
25th Percentile
$54,850
$26.37
$4,570
Median (50th)
$63,610
$30.58
$5,300
75th Percentile
$85,000
$40.87
$7,083
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$113,170
$54.41
$9,430
Note: The mean (average) salary of $74,720 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Health Education Specialists make in California?
The median annual salary for Health Education Specialists in California is $63,610 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $74,720.
What is the salary range for a Health Education Specialists in California?
Salaries for Health Education Specialists in California range from $49,020 at the 10th percentile to $113,170 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $54,850 and $85,000.
What is the starting salary for a Health Education Specialists in California?
Entry-level Health Education Specialists positions in California typically start around $49,020 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $54,850 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Health Education Specialists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 12,520 people are employed as Health Education Specialists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Health Education Specialists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Health Education Specialists in California is approximately $30.58 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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