Health Education Specialists Salary in Mississippi

Health education specialists in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $62,900 a year) and the least in Jackson ($54,580), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the health education specialists average at $55,600 and the median at $51,020 for 410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $73,280.

Health Education Specialists average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$62,900
Jackson$54,580

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$62,900	$60,310	$45,370	$50,936	90
Jackson	$54,580	$50,420	$40,960	$44,584	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Mississippi

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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