Health Education Specialists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,120 or more. The middle half of health education specialists in Providence earn between $45,680 and $94,880.
- $39K10th
- $46K25th
- $68KMedian
- $95K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,220 | $5,852 | $33.76 |
| Median | $67,630 | $5,636 | $32.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,680 | $3,807 | $21.96 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,880 | $7,907 | $45.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Health Education Specialists pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Health education specialists in Providence earn 9% less than the Rhode Island average ($76,910) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($73,280). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $64,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $70,220 | $67,630 | $38,660 | $105,120 | 230 |
| Rhode Island | $76,910 | $75,360 | $38,660 | $110,780 | 150 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $70,220, a single filer in Providence takes home about $56,213 a year, or $4,684 a month and $2,162 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $56,213 | $4,684 |
| Working in MA | $55,039 | $4,587 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for health education specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $70,220 buys what about $68,997 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Health Education Specialists salary in nearby metro areas
- Worcester, MA$71,210
- Boston, MA$75,390
- Barnstable, MA$68,160
- Hartford, CT$74,520
- Springfield, MA$62,600
- Amherst, MA$61,020
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 Providence: questions
How much do health education specialists make an hour in Providence?
$33.76 an hour on average, and $32.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level health education specialists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the health education specialists take-home pay in Providence?
About $56,213 a year ($4,684 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,220. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do health education specialists earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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