Health Education Specialists Salary in Georgia

Health education specialists in Georgia earn the most in Atlanta (average $109,350 a year) and the least in Columbus ($60,010), across the 8 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the health education specialists average at $102,140 and the median at $99,400 for 3,210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $73,280.

Health Education Specialists average salary by city in Georgia

Atlanta$109,350
Macon$80,170
Augusta$78,090
Gainesville$76,040
Savannah$65,510
Warner Robins$64,850
Athens$61,870
Columbus$60,010

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlanta	$109,350	$112,450	$78,190	$81,050	100
Macon	$80,170	$72,070	$54,030	$61,978	89
Augusta	$78,090	$76,400	$63,590	$60,618	92
Gainesville	$76,040	$65,100	$47,770	$59,278	97
Savannah	$65,510	$62,950	$49,980	$52,297	95
Warner Robins	$64,850	$63,690	$47,030	$51,799	94
Athens	$61,870	$49,990	$43,680	$49,554	93
Columbus	$60,010	$56,070	$45,430	$48,152	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Health Education Specialists salary in other states

Health Education Specialists salary by city and state

More about pay in Georgia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1091.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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