RI · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1091

Health Education Specialists Salary in Rhode Island

Median Annual Salary $80,390 +28% above national average (national: $63,000)
$76,220Mean Annual
$39Median Hourly
160Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$80,390
$37,360
10th pct.
$102,160
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$37,360$17.96
25th percentile$57,940$27.86
50th percentile (median)$80,390$38.65
75th percentile$93,560$44.98
90th percentile (top earners)$102,160$49.12
Mean (average)$76,220$36.65

How Rhode Island Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Rhode Island
Rhode Island (current) $80,390
District of Columbia $110,620 +38%
Maryland $101,090 +26%
Georgia $97,010 +21%
New Jersey $78,400 -2%
Minnesota $78,080 -3%
Pennsylvania $75,020 -7%
Oregon $73,830 -8%
New Hampshire $73,580 -8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Health Education Specialists salary in Rhode Island?

The mean health education specialists salary in Rhode Island is $76,220 per year. The median (middle) salary is $80,390 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Health Education Specialists in Rhode Island?

Entry-level health education specialistss (10th percentile) in Rhode Island typically earn around $37,360 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $57,940 per year.

What is the highest Health Education Specialists salary in Rhode Island?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Rhode Island make approximately $102,160 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $93,560 per year.

How does the Rhode Island Health Education Specialists salary compare to the national average?

The median health education specialists salary in Rhode Island is $80,390, which is +28% above national average of $63,000.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes