Health Education Specialists Salary in Texas
In Texas, health education specialists earn $56,210 at the median — $27.03 an hour. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $103K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $56K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level health education specialists (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $56K. Top earners bring in $103K or more, a $61K spread from bottom to top.
Health Education Specialists salary by metro in Texas
16 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $67K | +20% | 530 |
| Waco | $65K | +15% | 40 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $64K | +15% | 820 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $61K | +9% | 1,110 |
| Tyler | $58K | +3% | 30 |
| El Paso | $57K | +2% | 140 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $57K | +1% | 390 |
| Wichita Falls | $54K | -4% | 60 |
| College Station-Bryan | $50K | -11% | 30 |
| Amarillo | $49K | -13% | 40 |
| Abilene | $49K | -14% | 30 |
| Corpus Christi | $48K | -14% | 30 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $47K | -17% | 90 |
| Lubbock | $46K | -17% | 50 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $45K | -21% | 130 |
| Longview | $42K | -25% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do health education specialists make in Texas?
The median is $56,210 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,100, and experienced health education specialists can clear $102,530. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $56K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,934/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 36% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $61,438 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.