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U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Health and Human Services / Public Health Educator

Job-title file

Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Federal Government

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

26 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $129,115, below the department median of $138,024.

Employees
26
Total payroll
$3.4M
Role median
$129,115
Agency median
$138,024
Comparison
Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$89,618$195,119+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 26 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Public Health Educator pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Health Education Specialists — about 65,690 people — is $64,070. Department of Health and Human Services pays a median base salary of $128,365 for this role, 100% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Health and Human Services sits in the local pay range

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$42,990
$50,620
$64,070
$87,130
$118,200
Department of Health and Human Services median · $128,365

The bar is the range of annual wages for Health Education Specialists across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Health and Human Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Health and Human Services is $129,115, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Public Health Educator is held in 3 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $129,115 ranks #1 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Public Health Educator role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Public Health Educator beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $114,635 ranks #1 of 6. See Public Health Educator across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York City
$67,093 · 77
Tennessee
$52,099 · 29
Maine
$49,337 · 34

Median total compensation for comparable Public Health Educator roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Health and Human Services

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Samarpita Das

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp
$209,022
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$209,022
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$209,022
Pay grade
F1
Work city
Ellicott City
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$209,022
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE36
Basic Pay (before locality)
$209,022
Duty Station Code
240530027
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
29
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Samarpita Das is a Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Ellicott City, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $209,022. They are classified at grade F1.

Louise Dickerson

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$181,216
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$181,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,216
Pay grade
14
Work city
Greenbelt
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$181,216
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE36
Basic Pay (before locality)
$135,987
Duty Station Code
240710033
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
26
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Louise Dickerson works as a Public Health Educator for Department of Health and Human Services based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Louise earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Carol Sienche

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$181,216
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$181,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,216
Pay grade
14
Work city
Rockville
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$181,216
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE38
Basic Pay (before locality)
$135,987
Duty Station Code
241360031
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
22
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Carol Sienche is a Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Lisa Lubin

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$174,811
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$174,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174,811
Pay grade
14
Work city
Philadelphia
Work state
Pennsylvania
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$174,811
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE36
Basic Pay (before locality)
$135,987
Duty Station Code
426540101
Duty Station State
PA
Length of Service (Years)
22
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Lisa Lubin is a Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $174,811. They are classified at grade 14.

Kimberly Smith

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$171,929
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$169,429
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,929
Pay grade
D2
Work city
College Park
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
Moore

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$169,429
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE36
Basic Pay (before locality)
$169,429
Duty Station Code
240370033
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Kimberly Smith holds the role of Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in College Park, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $171,929. Their pay grade is D2.

Katy Yao

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp
$171,197
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay
$171,197
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,197
Pay grade
14
Work city
Atlanta
Work state
Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$171,197
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE39
Basic Pay (before locality)
$138,296
Duty Station Code
130280089
Duty Station State
GA
Length of Service (Years)
18
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

At Department of Health and Human Services, Katy Yao serves as a Public Health Educator based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2025 pay totaled $171,197. They are classified at grade 14.

Cariny Nunez

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$167,276
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$167,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,276
Pay grade
14
Work city
Gaithersburg
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$167,276
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE36
Basic Pay (before locality)
$125,526
Duty Station Code
240630031
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
13
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

At Department of Health and Human Services, Cariny Nunez serves as a Public Health Educator based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Michelle Carvalho

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp
$159,612
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay
$159,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,612
Pay grade
14
Work city
Atlanta
Work state
Georgia
Middle name
Lisa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$159,612
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE39
Basic Pay (before locality)
$128,938
Duty Station Code
130280089
Duty Station State
GA
Length of Service (Years)
22
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Michelle Carvalho is a Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2026 total compensation came to $159,612. They are classified at grade 14.

Lorna Patrick

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$154,104
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$153,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,104
Pay grade
13
Work city
Bethesda
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$153,354
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE38
Basic Pay (before locality)
$115,079
Duty Station Code
240130031
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
23
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

At Department of Health and Human Services, Lorna Patrick serves as a Public Health Educator based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,104. They are classified at grade 13.

Refilwe Moeti

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp
$146,325
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay
$146,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,325
Pay grade
13
Work city
Atlanta
Work state
Georgia
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$146,325
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE39
Basic Pay (before locality)
$118,204
Duty Station Code
130280089
Duty Station State
GA
Length of Service (Years)
33
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

At Department of Health and Human Services, Refilwe Moeti serves as a Public Health Educator based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,325. They are classified at grade 13.

Demia Wright

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$141,781
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay
$140,281
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,781
Pay grade
13
Work city
Chapel Hill
Work state
North Carolina
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$140,281
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE39
Basic Pay (before locality)
$115,079
Duty Station Code
370860063
Duty Station State
NC
Length of Service (Years)
20
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

At Department of Health and Human Services, Demia Wright serves as a Public Health Educator based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,781. They are classified at grade 13.

Ayma Rouhani

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$137,624
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$137,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,624
Pay grade
13
Work city
Columbia
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$137,624
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE36
Basic Pay (before locality)
$103,275
Duty Station Code
240381027
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Ayma Rouhani holds the role of Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Columbia, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,624. Their pay grade is 13.

Sandra Serrano-Alicea

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$134,435
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay
$134,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,435
Pay grade
13
Work city
Leesburg
Work state
Florida
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$134,435
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE39
Basic Pay (before locality)
$115,079
Duty Station Code
121820069
Duty Station State
FL
Length of Service (Years)
25
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Sandra Serrano-Alicea is a Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Leesburg, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $134,435. They are classified at grade 13.

Zakiya Bell

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$123,795
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$122,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,795
Pay grade
13
Work city
Raleigh
Work state
North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$122,295
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE36
Basic Pay (before locality)
$100,324
Duty Station Code
373750183
Duty Station State
NC
Length of Service (Years)
13
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Zakiya Bell works as a Public Health Educator for Department of Health and Human Services based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Zakiya earned $123,795 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Margaret Karnyski

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$118,874
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay
$118,874
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,874
Pay grade
13
Work city
San Antonio
Work state
Texas
Middle name
Alice

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$118,874
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE39
Basic Pay (before locality)
$100,324
Duty Station Code
486090029
Duty Station State
TX
Length of Service (Years)
5
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Margaret Karnyski works as a Public Health Educator for Department of Health and Human Services based in San Antonio, Texas. Margaret earned $118,874 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Felisha Wu

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$101,200
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$99,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,200
Pay grade
00
Work city
Burtonsville
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
Wen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$99,200
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE36
Basic Pay (before locality)
$99,200
Duty Station Code
240223031
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
4
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Felisha Wu is a Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Burtonsville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $101,200. They are classified at grade 00.

Tena Burnett

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp
$100,964
Sub-department
Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay
$100,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,964
Pay grade
12
Work city
Atlanta
Work state
Georgia
Middle name
Zavon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$100,964
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE60
Basic Pay (before locality)
$81,561
Duty Station Code
130280121
Duty Station State
GA
Length of Service (Years)
6
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Tena Burnett is a Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2026 total compensation came to $100,964. They are classified at grade 12.

Sonia Williamsaghimien

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp
$100,964
Sub-department
Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay
$100,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,964
Pay grade
12
Work city
Atlanta
Work state
Georgia
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$100,964
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE60
Basic Pay (before locality)
$81,561
Duty Station Code
130280089
Duty Station State
GA
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Sonia Williamsaghimien holds the role of Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,964. Their pay grade is 12.

Marlene Saraficio

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp
$97,938
Sub-department
Indian Health Service
Base pay
$97,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,938
Pay grade
11
Work city
Sells
Work state
Arizona
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$97,938
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE37
Basic Pay (before locality)
$82,108
Duty Station Code
040425019
Duty Station State
AZ
Length of Service (Years)
26
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Marlene Saraficio holds the role of Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Sells, Arizona. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,938. Their pay grade is 11.

Sonia Williams-Aghimien

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp
$97,591
Sub-department
Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay
$96,841
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,591
Pay grade
12
Work city
Atlanta
Work state
Georgia
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$96,841
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE60
Basic Pay (before locality)
$78,230
Duty Station Code
130280089
Duty Station State
GA
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Sonia Williams-Aghimien is a Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $97,591. They are classified at grade 12.

Jeanette Golding

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp
$97,087
Sub-department
Indian Health Service
Base pay
$97,087
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,087
Pay grade
11
Work city
Parker
Work state
Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$97,087
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE37
Basic Pay (before locality)
$82,938
Duty Station Code
040340012
Duty Station State
AZ
Length of Service (Years)
23
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Jeanette Golding works as a Public Health Educator for Department of Health and Human Services based in Parker, Arizona. Jeanette earned $97,087 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Danielle Augustin

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$94,353
Sub-department
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Base pay
$93,853
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,353
Pay grade
12
Work city
Lakewood
Work state
Ohio
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$93,853
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE10
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Duty Station Code
394040035
Duty Station State
OH
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Danielle Augustin works as a Public Health Educator for Department of Health and Human Services based in Lakewood, Ohio. Danielle earned $94,353 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Matthew Belin

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp
$89,964
Sub-department
Indian Health Service
Base pay
$89,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,964
Pay grade
11
Work city
Winterhaven
Work state
California
Middle name
Arlen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$89,964
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE37
Basic Pay (before locality)
$65,922
Duty Station Code
064242025
Duty Station State
CA
Length of Service (Years)
13
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Matthew Belin is a Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Winterhaven, California. 2026 total compensation came to $89,964. They are classified at grade 11.

Andrew Graham

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp
$89,618
Sub-department
Indian Health Service
Base pay
$89,618
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,618
Pay grade
11
Work city
Pawnee
Work state
Oklahoma
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$89,618
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE37
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,557
Duty Station Code
403690117
Duty Station State
OK
Length of Service (Years)
9
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

At Department of Health and Human Services, Andrew Graham serves as a Public Health Educator based in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,618. They are classified at grade 11.

Gary Leslie

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp
$89,618
Sub-department
Indian Health Service
Base pay
$89,618
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,618
Pay grade
11
Work city
Polacca
Work state
Arizona
Middle name
V.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$89,618
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE37
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,557
Duty Station Code
040382017
Duty Station State
AZ
Length of Service (Years)
17
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Gary Leslie works as a Public Health Educator for Department of Health and Human Services based in Polacca, Arizona. Gary earned $89,618 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Kristie Subieta

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp
$89,618
Sub-department
Indian Health Service
Base pay
$89,618
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,618
Pay grade
11
Work city
Lawton
Work state
Oklahoma
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$89,618
Agency Code (OPM)
HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
HE37
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,557
Duty Station Code
402750031
Duty Station State
OK
Length of Service (Years)
23
Occupation Code (OPM)
1725

Kristie Subieta holds the role of Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Lawton, Oklahoma. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,618. Their pay grade is 11.