DOL Median (Portland, OR)
$44,574
vs National
-4.2%
National: $46,530BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,411
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,574
-4.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$46,530
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Health Education Specialists in Portland, OR earns $44,574 in nominal terms, which is 4.2% below the national average of $46,530. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,411 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Portland, OR
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONALUNIVERSITY OF NATURAL MEDICINE | $54,038 | 1 |
| NATIONAL COLLEGE OF NATURAL MEDICINE, NCNM | $53,000 | 1 |
| ASIAN HEALTH & SERVICE CENTER | $41,933 | 4 |
| ASIAN HEALTH AND SERVICE CENTER | N/A | 1 |
| NATIONAL COLLEGE OF NATURAL MEDICINE | N/A | 1 |
| National University of Natural Medicine | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Health Education Specialists make in Portland, OR?
The median Health Education Specialists salary in Portland, OR is $44,574 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Portland, OR a good place to work as a Health Education Specialists?
A Health Education Specialists in Portland, OR earns 4.2% less than the national median of $46,530, or $39,411 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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