What are the main factors that influence a Health Educator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Health Educator?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Health Educator roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change A Health Educator's salary?

A Health Educator's salary grows with experience: a Health Educator (2-4 years)earns $61,254, a Senior Health Educator (4-7 years)earns $72,697, a Health Education Manager (7+ years)earns $104,277, a Health Education Director (7+ years)earns $144,334,

What are the highest paying states for a Health Educator?

Health Educator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Health Educator roles are District of Columbia $66,970, California $66,716, Massachusetts $65,827. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Health Educator roles make?

Salaries for Health Educator level roles vary by specialization: Clinical Health Educator: $81,286; Public Health Educator: $73,918; Senior Health Educator: $71,785; Oral Health Educator: $70,561; Maternal Health Educator: $69,790.

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Health Educator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Health Educator make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Health Educator in Delaware is $61,254 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Health Educator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,981
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,471 to $68,439
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,117

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Health Educator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,439	$5,703	$1,316	$33
Average	$61,254	$5,105	$1,178	$29
25th Percentile	$56,471	$4,706	$1,086	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Health Educator Salaries

A Health Educator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Health Educator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Health Educator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Health Educator (2-4 years): $61,254
Senior Health Educator (4-7 years): $72,697
Health Education Manager (7+ years): $104,277
Health Education Director (7+ years): $144,334

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Health Educator	2-4 years	$61,254
Senior Health Educator	4-7 years	$72,697
Health Education Manager	7+ years	$104,277
Health Education Director	7+ years	$144,334

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How Do Health Educator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Health Educators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,970.
California: $66,716.
Massachusetts: $65,827.

District of Columbia $66,970 California $66,716 Massachusetts $65,827 Washington $65,585 New Jersey $65,561 Alaska $65,476 Connecticut $64,641 New York $64,303

Hawaii $63,220 Rhode Island $62,712 Maryland $62,367 Minnesota $61,895 Colorado $61,714 Illinois $61,653 Oregon $61,424 Delaware $61,254

New Hampshire $61,148 Virginia $60,909 Pennsylvania $60,214 Nevada $59,863 North Dakota $59,748 Michigan $59,567 Wisconsin $59,500 Vermont $59,367

Texas $58,998 Maine $58,974 Arizona $58,938 Ohio $58,895 Georgia $58,339 Indiana $58,061 Wyoming $58,006 Utah $57,921

Iowa $57,885 Kansas $57,595 Louisiana $57,510 North Carolina $57,480 Missouri $57,468 Florida $57,232 Montana $57,105 Nebraska $56,984

Kentucky $56,917 South Carolina $56,675 Tennessee $56,524 Idaho $56,464 New Mexico $56,022 Oklahoma $55,925 Alabama $55,568 South Dakota $54,970

Arkansas $54,643 West Virginia $54,468 Mississippi $53,941

Top Paying Cities for Health Educators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $60,978
Little Creek: $61,425
Magnolia: $61,336

Lincoln, DE $60,978 Little Creek, DE $61,425 Magnolia, DE $61,336 Milford, DE $61,133 Marydel, DE $61,234 Millsboro, DE $60,723 Millville, DE $60,816 Milton, DE $60,921

Nassau, DE $60,966 Ocean View, DE $60,806 Rehoboth Beach, DE $60,923 Seaford, DE $60,957 Selbyville, DE $60,705 Smyrna, DE $61,467 Viola, DE $61,184 Woodside, DE $61,349

Bear, DE $61,207 Newark, DE $61,184 Claymont, DE $61,309 Delaware City, DE $61,245 Hockessin, DE $61,179 Kirkwood, DE $61,234 Middletown, DE $61,257 Montchanin, DE $61,192

New Castle, DE $61,202 Odessa, DE $61,287 Port Penn, DE $61,329 Rockland, DE $61,199 Saint Georges, DE $61,238 Townsend, DE $61,332 Winterthur, DE $61,206 Lewes, DE $60,945

Wilmington, DE $61,182 Dover, DE $61,425 Dover Afb, DE $61,101 Bethany Beach, DE $60,742 Bethel, DE $60,805 Bridgeville, DE $60,948 Camden Wyoming, DE $61,252 Cheswold, DE $61,405

Clayton, DE $61,407 Dagsboro, DE $60,700 Delmar, DE $60,602 Ellendale, DE $60,786 Felton, DE $61,128 Fenwick Island, DE $60,713 Frankford, DE $60,607 Frederica, DE $61,189

Georgetown, DE $60,677 Greenwood, DE $60,958 Harbeson, DE $60,741 Harrington, DE $61,051 Hartly, DE $61,241 Houston, DE $60,964 Kenton, DE $61,410 Laurel, DE $60,640

Yorklyn, DE $61,197

Health Educator Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Health Educator salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $66,085. While startup companies pay approximate $56,072.

Health Educator Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$56,072
Growth Stage	51~500	$59,262
Established	501~5000	$63,862
Enterprise	5000+	$66,085

Health Educator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Health Educator roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Health Educator positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Health Educator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Health Educator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$70,442	$34.0	15%
Healthcare	$64,317	$31.0	5%

Health Educator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Health Educator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$56,471

Average $61,254/year

$68,439

$4,706

Average $5,105/month

$5,703

$1,086

Average $1,178/week

$1,316

$27

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,439	$5,703	$1,316	$33
Average	$61,254	$5,105	$1,178	$29
25th Percentile	$56,471	$4,706	$1,086	$27

Health Educator Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Health Educator, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Senior Health Educator role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $72,697 - a projected growth of 19% over your current level.

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