Health Education Specialists Salary in Maryland

Health education specialists in Maryland earn the most in Hagerstown (average $78,390 a year) and the least in Salisbury ($68,770), across the 3 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the health education specialists average at $106,630 and the median at $104,470 for 2,220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $73,280.

Health Education Specialists average salary by city in Maryland

Hagerstown$78,390
Baltimore$76,330
Salisbury$68,770

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Hagerstown	$78,390	$77,570	$55,430	$60,465	94
Baltimore	$76,330	$64,900	$59,760	$59,114	104
Salisbury	$68,770	$58,020	$55,780	$54,155	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. 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 Maryland

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.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.