Health Education Specialists Salary in Iowa

Health education specialists in Iowa earn the most in Des Moines (average $74,000 a year) and the least in Davenport ($60,960), across the 2 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the health education specialists average at $71,880 and the median at $75,750 for 540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $73,280.

Health Education Specialists average salary by city in Iowa

Des Moines$74,000
Davenport$60,960

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Des Moines	$74,000	$75,750	$64,140	$58,689	92
Davenport	$60,960	$54,600	$46,270	$49,457	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. 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 Iowa

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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