How much does a Health Educator make in Los Angeles, CA?

Updated Sep 10, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$49K - $78K/yr
Base Pay
$47K - $74K/yr
Additional Pay
$2K - $4K/yr

$62K

/yr
$49K$78K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Health Educator is $61,841 per year in the Los Angeles, CA area, with an average salary of $58,893 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,949 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $49K-$78K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Health Educator in Los Angeles, CA

$61,841 /yr
Health Educator
$73,261 /yr
Senior Health Educator
$63,464 /yr
Lead Health Educator
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What is the total pay trajectory for Health Educator?

Job TitleSalary
Health Educator$61,841 /yr
Senior Health Educator$73,261 /yr
Lead Health Educator$63,464 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Health Educator in Los Angeles, CA

Some related job titles are Community Health Educator Salaries with median pay of $64,215, Health Education Specialist Salaries with median pay of $61,811, Health/Patient Educator Salaries with median pay of $95,081, Health Promotion Specialist Salaries with median pay of $64,384.

Top Paying Companies

For a Health Educator in Los Angeles, CA

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Health Educator in Los Angeles, CA. Employers include Los Angeles County, Kaiser Permanente and AltaMed.

1
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County
$61,634/yr
3 open jobs
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Top Paying Companies

For Health Educator in Los Angeles, CA

1Los Angeles County$61,634
2Kaiser Permanente$60,681
3AltaMed$51,371
Total Pay Trajectory

For Health Educator in Los Angeles, CA

$61,841 /yr
Health Educator
$73,261 /yr
Senior Health Educator
$63,464 /yr
Lead Health Educator
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the total pay trajectory for Health Educator?

Job TitleSalary
Health Educator$61,841 /yr
Senior Health Educator$73,261 /yr
Lead Health Educator$63,464 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Health Educator at different companies in Los Angeles, CA?

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Los Angeles County
3.8
Health EducatorSee 9 salaries from this location

$61,634

 / yr
AltaMed
3.3
Health EducatorSee 6 salaries from this location

$24

 / hr
Kaiser Permanente
3.9
Health EducatorSee 5 salaries from this location

$29

 / hr
American Lung Association of California
2.6
Health EducatorSee 3 salaries from this location

$53,695

 / yr
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
3.7
Health EducatorSee 3 salaries from this location

$26

 / hr
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
3.7
Health EducatorSee 2 salaries from this location

$60,788

 / yr
Tarzana Treatment Centers
3.3
Health EducatorSee 2 salaries from this location

$26

 / hr

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UCLA Health
3.8
Health EducatorSee 2 salaries from this location

$57,977

 / yr
Healthcare Staffing Professionals
4.6
Health EducatorSee 2 salaries from this location

$25

 / hr
The Cigna Group
3.6
Health EducatorSee 2 salaries from this location

$25

 / hr
BREATHE California of Los Angeles County
2.1
Health EducatorSee 2 salaries from this location

$54,704

 / yr
CAL State LA
3.8
Health EducatorSee 2 salaries from this location

$52,496

 / yr
Center for Health Justice
2.4
Health EducatorSee 2 salaries from this location

$51,345

 / yr
Human Services Association
3.1
Health EducatorSee 1 salary from this location

$26

 / hr
LAC+USC Medical Center
3.6
Health EducatorSee 1 salary from this location

$26

 / hr
CSU Chico
4.4
Health EducatorSee 1 salary from this location

$26

 / hr
Loyola Marymount University
4.3
Health EducatorSee 1 salary from this location

$25

 / hr
Planned Parenthood
3.3
Health EducatorSee 1 salary from this location

$25

 / hr
The Hershey Company
3.9
Health EducatorSee 1 salary from this location

$29

 / hr
APAIT Health Center
3.2
Health EducatorSee 1 salary from this location

$26

 / hr
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Health Educator in Los Angeles, CA Salaries

Job TitleLocationSalary
Los Angeles County Health Educator salaries - 9 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$61,634/yr
AltaMed Health Educator salaries - 6 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$24/hr
Kaiser Permanente Health Educator salaries - 5 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$29/hr
American Lung Association of California Health Educator salaries - 3 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$53,695/yr
Children's Hospital Los Angeles Health Educator salaries - 3 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$26/hr
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Health Educator salaries - 2 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$60,788/yr
Tarzana Treatment Centers Health Educator salaries - 2 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$26/hr
UCLA Health Health Educator salaries - 2 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$57,977/yr
Healthcare Staffing Professionals Health Educator salaries - 2 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$25/hr
The Cigna Group Health Educator salaries - 2 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$25/hr
BREATHE California of Los Angeles County Health Educator salaries - 2 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$54,704/yr
CAL State LA Health Educator salaries - 2 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$52,496/yr
Center for Health Justice Health Educator salaries - 2 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$51,345/yr
Human Services Association Health Educator salaries - 1 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$26/hr
LAC+USC Medical Center Health Educator salaries - 1 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$26/hr
CSU Chico Health Educator salaries - 1 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$26/hr
Loyola Marymount University Health Educator salaries - 1 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$25/hr
Planned Parenthood Health Educator salaries - 1 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$25/hr
The Hershey Company Health Educator salaries - 1 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$29/hr
APAIT Health Center Health Educator salaries - 1 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$26/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Health Educator in Los Angeles, CA

The top 2 paying industries for a Health Educator in Los Angeles, CA are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $61,634 and Healthcare with a median total pay of $56,026.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$61,634

    1% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$56,026

    9% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Health Educator is Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles County$61,634/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?

Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.

How does the Health educator salary in Los Angeles, CA compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Health educator in US is $48,600 per year based on 1,011 salary contributions, which is 2.11% less than the salary for a Health educator in Los Angeles, CA. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Health educator gets the highest compensation are Novo Nordisk A/S, IQVIA Inc. and Kaiser Permanente. Bigger companies typically pay 35% more than smaller companies for a Health educator.

Recent Salaries Shared

For health educator in Los Angeles, CA

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Peer Educator

Los Angeles, CA

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Community Health Educator

Los Angeles, CA

 | 4-6 years

$29

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Health Ed

Los Angeles, CA

 | 10-14 years

$25

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

10-14 years
2 days ago
Health Educator

Los Angeles, CA

 | 1-3 years

$37

/hr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
Health Educator

Los Angeles, CA

 | 1-3 years

$30

/hr

Submitted 7 days ago

1-3 years
7 days ago
Health Educator

Los Angeles, CA

 | 1-3 years

$19

/hr

Submitted 8 days ago

1-3 years
8 days ago
Health and Wellness Coach

Los Angeles, CA

 | 4-6 years

$20

/hr

Submitted 11 days ago

4-6 years
11 days ago

Health Educator pay FAQ in Los Angeles, CA

The average salary for a Health Educator is $61,841 per year in Los Angeles, CA. Salaries estimates are based on 1999 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Health Educator employees in Los Angeles, CA.

The highest salary for a Health Educator in Los Angeles, CA is $78,489 per year.

The lowest salary for a Health Educator in Los Angeles, CA is $48,853 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Health Educator or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Health Educator.

Health educators’ salaries are similar to that of nutritionists and social workers. Specialized skills and certificates such as the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) designation offered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing or the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential offered by the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education can lead to higher income. Additionally, bilingual health educators are in especially high demand and can sometimes earn higher salaries. Those employed by the government, hospitals, or religious affiliated programs can earn especially high salaries. Most health educators work full time, though part time opportunities exist.

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