Health Education Specialists pay range in Ann Arbor
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,740 or more. The middle half of health education specialists in Ann Arbor earn between $37,750 and $56,700.
- $38K10th
- $38K25th
- $44KMedian
- $57K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,680 | $4,307 | $24.85 |
| Median | $43,510 | $3,626 | $20.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,750 | $3,146 | $18.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,700 | $4,725 | $27.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Health Education Specialists pay in Ann Arbor vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Health education specialists in Ann Arbor earn 13% less than the Michigan average ($59,660) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($73,280). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $64,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $51,680 | $43,510 | $37,750 | $72,740 | n/a |
| Michigan | $59,660 | $56,360 | $37,750 | $89,050 | 1,480 |
| United States | $73,280 | $64,070 | $42,990 | $118,200 | 65,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Health Education Specialists salary after taxes in Ann Arbor
On the average salary of $51,680, a single filer in Ann Arbor takes home about $41,755 a year, or $3,480 a month and $1,606 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Ann Arbor a good place for health education specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Ann Arbor area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $51,680 buys what about $51,229 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Ann Arbor ($55,380). A typical home costs $422,945, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Health Education Specialists salary in other Michigan cities
Ann Arbor ranks 7th of 7 Michigan metro areas for this job; Traverse City pays the most ($68,380).
- Traverse City$68,380
- Flint$62,010
- Detroit$61,470
- Grand Rapids$57,270
- Kalamazoo$56,100
- Midland$54,400
- Ann Arbor$51,680
Highest-paying cities for health education specialists
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($120,000).
- Washington, DC$120,000
- Atlanta, GA$109,350
- San Francisco, CA$97,750
- Eugene, OR$96,470
- San Jose, CA$92,350
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Health Education Specialists salary in Ann Arbor: questions
How much do health education specialists make an hour in Ann Arbor?
$24.85 an hour on average, and $20.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level health education specialists salary in Ann Arbor?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the health education specialists take-home pay in Ann Arbor?
About $41,755 a year ($3,480 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,680.
Do health education specialists earn more in Ann Arbor than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% less than the U.S. average for this job ($73,280).
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; area Ann Arbor, MI (11460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
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