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How much do Health Education Specialists make in Hawaii?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Health Education Specialists in Hawaii earn a median salary of $63,740 per year ($5,311/month). This is 3.2% below the national average of $65,867. Hawaii ranks #22 out of 51 states for Health Education Specialists pay. Approximately 190 people work in this occupation across Hawaii. Salaries decreased by 1.3% compared to 2024.
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.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Salaries for Health Education Specialists in Hawaii range from $35,500 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $99,130 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,380 and $73,680.
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $35,500 | $17.07 | $2,958 |
| 25th Percentile | $49,380 | $23.74 | $4,115 |
| Median (50th) | $63,740 | $30.64 | $5,311 |
| 75th Percentile | $73,680 | $35.42 | $6,140 |
| 90th Percentile (Experienced) | $99,130 | $47.66 | $8,260 |
Note: The mean (average) salary of $65,700 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
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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.
Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS