Health Education Specialists Salary in Idaho

Health education specialists in Idaho earn the most in Boise (average $69,810 a year) and the least in Idaho Falls ($55,220), across the 2 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the health education specialists average at $64,280 and the median at $61,330 for 370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $73,280.

Health Education Specialists average salary by city in Idaho

Boise$69,810
Idaho Falls$55,220

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boise	$69,810	$68,540	$60,500	$55,350	98
Idaho Falls	$55,220	$57,770	$48,280	$44,731	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Health Education Specialists salary in other states

Health Education Specialists salary by city and state

More about pay in Idaho

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.
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.

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