Health Education Specialists pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $93,750 or more. The middle half of health education specialists in Columbus earn between $45,430 and $69,580.
- $38K10th
- $45K25th
- $56KMedian
- $70K75th
- $94K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,010 | $5,001 | $28.85 |
| Median | $56,070 | $4,672 | $26.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,430 | $3,786 | $21.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $69,580 | $5,798 | $33.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Health Education Specialists pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Health education specialists in Columbus earn 41% less than the Georgia average ($102,140) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($73,280). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $64,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $60,010 | $56,070 | $38,450 | $93,750 | 30 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $60,010, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $48,152 a year, or $4,013 a month and $1,852 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $48,152 | $4,013 |
| Working in AL | $47,889 | $3,991 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for health education specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $60,010 buys what about $67,203 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Health Education Specialists salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 8th of 8 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($109,350).
- 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 Columbus: questions
How much do health education specialists make an hour in Columbus?
$28.85 an hour on average, and $26.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level health education specialists salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the health education specialists take-home pay in Columbus?
About $48,152 a year ($4,013 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,010.
Do health education specialists earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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