Quick answer: Health Education Specialists in the Hartford area earn a median $72,720 per year, above the national median of $64,070, and the metro employs about 140 of them (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
| Metric | Hartford metro | Connecticut | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $72,720 | $66,870 | $64,070 |
| 10th percentile | $42,280 | $47,800 | $42,990 |
| 25th percentile | $56,230 | $62,270 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $96,310 | $88,720 | $87,130 |
| 90th percentile | $108,130 | $115,540 | $118,200 |
| Employment | 140 | 400 | 65,690 |
| Location quotient | 0.55 | - | 1.00 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Metro figures cover the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metropolitan statistical area.
The Hartford median of $72,720 is above the national median of $64,070, and above the Connecticut statewide median of $66,870 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The metro’s location quotient of 0.55 means health education specialists are less concentrated here than in the average U.S. labor market (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Higher concentration generally means more employers competing for the same people, and an easier job change later.
Public health employment concentrates around state and county health departments, hospital systems and the non-profits that contract with them, so local government funding shapes the market more than private demand does
| Metro area | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $65,650 | 110 |
Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Licensing is a state matter, not a city one. Public health is not a state-licensed occupation, so no board gates entry. What employers and graduate programs look for is accreditation from CEPH, the Council on Education for Public Health. Certification is voluntary and employer-driven, which makes the credential unusually portable between states.
See the Connecticut licensing and pay overview for the statewide picture, and confirm current requirements with your state health department.
Schools in our database near this area, ranked by BOC Score. The list favors schools with a related program on record, but program availability and delivery format change, so confirm directly with any school that it currently offers the program you want.
This page lists 8 schools within 51 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 8 of them carry a score.
Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
The median annual wage for health education specialists in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $72,720, above the national median of $64,070 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area employs about 140 health education specialists (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Licensing is handled at state level rather than by city. Public health is not a state-licensed occupation, so no board gates entry. What employers and graduate programs look for is accreditation from CEPH, the Council on Education for Public Health. Certification is voluntary and employer-driven, which makes the credential unusually portable between states. Confirm current requirements with your state health department.
The academic portion of these programs is widely available online for working adults, while labs, clinical hours or supervised field work are completed in person. Check that the program's accreditation satisfies your state health department.
The Hartford metro median is $72,720 against a statewide median of $66,870 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Compare that gap with the difference in living costs before treating it as a raise.
Wage and employment figures describe the occupation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not the graduates of any particular program, and individual outcomes may vary. Licensing rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible state board before enrolling.
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