Hiv Prevention Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Hiv Prevention Specialist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hiv Prevention Specialist in the United States is $36,819 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a Hiv Prevention Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $43,727
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,165 to $40,435
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,749
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Hiv Prevention Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
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75th Percentile $40,435 $3,370 $778 $19
Average $36,819 $3,068 $708 $18
25th Percentile $34,165 $2,847 $657 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Hiv Prevention Specialist Salaries

A Hiv Prevention Specialist'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Hiv Prevention Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hiv Prevention Specialist'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $36,561
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $37,003
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $38,305
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $38,483
  • Expert (over 8 years): $38,778
Levels Salary
Entry Level Hiv Prevention Specialist$36,561
Intermediate Level Hiv Prevention Specialist$37,003
Senior Level Hiv Prevention Specialist$38,305
Specialist Level Hiv Prevention Specialist$38,483
Expert Level Hiv Prevention Specialist$38,778
$36,561 0 yr
$37,003 < 2 yrs
$38,305 2-4 yrs
$38,483 5-8 yrs
$38,778 > 8 yrs
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How Do Hiv Prevention Specialist 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 Hiv Prevention Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $40,766.
  • California: $40,611.
  • Massachusetts: $40,070.

Top Paying Cities for Hiv Prevention Specialists

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:

  • San Jose: $46,440
  • San Francisco: $45,983
  • Oakland: $44,963

What Skills Can Increase a Hiv Prevention Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Container (Mentioned in 4.46% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6%
Container 4.46%
Data Entry 1.64%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Hiv Prevention Specialist's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 38%.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
$50,810
38%
Scheduling
$44,919
22%
Problem Solving
$40,501
10%
Organizing
$39,028
6%
Purchasing
$38,660
5%
Merchandising
$38,660
5%
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How Education impacts a Hiv Prevention Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Hiv Prevention Specialists enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Hiv Prevention Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $37,091 and $39,287).

Hiv Prevention Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Hiv Prevention Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 63.6%
High School 63.6%
Associates 27.3%
Bachelors 9.1%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Hiv Prevention Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hiv Prevention Specialist'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Hiv Prevention Specialist

Salaries for a Hiv Prevention Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,030 in 2023 to around $43,697 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Hiv Prevention Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Hiv Prevention Specialist Over Time

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2023
$44,030
2024
$43,992
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