Health Education Specialists Salary in Washington

Health education specialists in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $85,700 a year) and the least in Olympia ($74,820), across the 3 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the health education specialists average at $77,130 and the median at $77,420 for 1,750 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $73,280.

Health Education Specialists average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$85,700
Spokane$81,990
Olympia$74,820

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$85,700	$78,670	$64,760	$69,120	111
Spokane	$81,990	$76,920	$76,920	$66,510	100
Olympia	$74,820	$78,460	$64,460	$61,466	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums 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 Washington

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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