Health education specialists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$63,000
~$30/hr · ~$5,250/mo
US Jobs
72K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
6/10
Moderate
AI & Automation Risk
Moderate 6/10
A significant portion of the role involves digital knowledge work such as analyzing community health data, writing grant proposals, and creating educational materials, all of which are highly susceptible to AI augmentation. However, the core requirements of community advocacy, empathetic interpersonal interaction, and physical presence for local events and training provide a buffer against full automation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVBEST VALUE | $121,890 | Above avg (109.5) | $111,271 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $109,260 | Average (100.5) | $108,737 |
| Owensboro, KY | $85,250 | Below avg (89.5) | $95,234 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $86,420 | Average (97.1) | $89,014 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $80,470 | Below avg (91.2) | $88,192 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $83,690 | Below avg (95.4) | $87,762 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $88,370 | Average (102.4) | $86,284 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $76,600 | Below avg (89.3) | $85,777 |
| Reading, PA | $82,720 | Below avg (96.5) | $85,750 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $78,070 | Below avg (91.2) | $85,609 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $82,430 | Below avg (97.0) | $85,001 |
| Rochester, MN | $78,360 | Below avg (93.0) | $84,296 |
| Green Bay, WI | $77,380 | Below avg (92.2) | $83,931 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $82,870 | Average (101.0) | $82,066 |
| Madison, WI | $78,250 | Below avg (95.9) | $81,566 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+4% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$30/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,250/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)