Health Education Specialists pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $158,020 or more. The middle half of health education specialists in Atlanta earn between $78,190 and $141,150.
- $58K10th
- $78K25th
- $112KMedian
- $141K75th
- $158K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $109,350 | $9,112 | $52.57 |
| Median | $112,450 | $9,371 | $54.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,190 | $6,516 | $37.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $141,150 | $11,762 | $67.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Health Education Specialists pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Health education specialists in Atlanta earn 7% more than the Georgia average ($102,140) and 49% more than the U.S. average ($73,280). At the median the gap is +76% against the U.S. median of $64,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $109,350 | $112,450 | $58,420 | $158,020 | 2,580 |
| Georgia | $102,140 | $99,400 | $51,800 | $153,630 | 3,210 |
| 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 Atlanta
On the average salary of $109,350, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $81,050 a year, or $6,754 a month and $3,117 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for health education specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $109,350 buys what about $109,287 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Health Education Specialists salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 1st of 8 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Atlanta$109,350
- Macon$80,170
- Augusta$78,090
- Gainesville$76,040
- Savannah$65,510
- Warner Robins$64,850
- Athens$61,870
- Columbus$60,010
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 Atlanta: questions
How much do health education specialists make an hour in Atlanta?
$52.57 an hour on average, and $54.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level health education specialists salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the health education specialists take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $81,050 a year ($6,754 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $109,350.
Do health education specialists earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 49% more 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.11, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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