DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$81,000
vs National
+74.1%
National: $46,530BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,479
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$81,000
+74.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$46,530
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Health Education Specialists in Washington, DC earns $81,000 in nominal terms, which is 74.1% above the national average of $46,530. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,479 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED PALESTINIAN APPEAL INC. | $104,000 | 1 |
| IntraHealth International, Inc. | $95,000 | 7 |
| Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation | $93,000 | 3 |
| American Institutes for Research | $91,187 | 1 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $82,517 | 16 |
| Research Triangle Institute (RTI International) | $65,000 | 2 |
| International Rescue Committee, Inc. | $61,838 | 7 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine | $61,623 | 4 |
| Research Triangle Institute | $61,607 | 6 |
| Children's National Medical Center | $56,971 | 3 |
| CAPITAL CITY AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER | $53,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION | $50,000 | 1 |
| Special Olympics, Inc. | $38,000 | 2 |
| POPULATION REFERENCE BUREAU | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Health Education Specialists make in Washington, DC?
The median Health Education Specialists salary in Washington, DC is $81,000 based on 20 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Health Education Specialists?
A Health Education Specialists in Washington, DC earns 74.1% more than the national median of $46,530, or $55,479 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.