Health Education Specialists Salary in Illinois

Health education specialists in Illinois earn the most in Springfield (average $73,120 a year) and the least in Chicago ($68,690), across the 2 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the health education specialists average at $68,730 and the median at $60,120 for 1,010 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $73,280.

Health Education Specialists average salary by city in Illinois

Springfield$73,120
Chicago$68,690

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Springfield	$73,120	$71,990	$56,930	$56,792	93
Chicago	$68,690	$60,120	$48,590	$53,894	104

*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 Illinois

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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