Health Education Specialists Salary in Arizona
In Arizona, health education specialists earn $58,100 at the median — $27.93 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $98K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Arizona. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $58K get you in Arizona?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arizona
Entry-level health education specialists (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $58K. Top earners bring in $98K or more, a $58K spread from bottom to top.
Health Education Specialists salary by metro in Arizona
3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $66K | +14% | 40 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $62K | +7% | 620 |
| Tucson | $50K | -14% | 190 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do health education specialists make in Arizona?
The median is $58,100 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,270, and experienced health education specialists can clear $97,780. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $58K enough to live in Arizona?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,939/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,437/month, which eats 36.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a health education specialists salary go in Arizona?
Arizona has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median health education specialists salary is worth about $60,263 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do health education specialists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.