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

Job-title file

Public Health Educator

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

25 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $134,435, above the department median of $129,759.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $3.2M
Role median: $134,435
Agency median: $129,759
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$79,808$186,772+

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

How total compensation varies among the 25 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 $134,435 for this role, 110% 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 · $134,435

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 $134,435, 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 $134,435 ranks #1 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Veterans Affairs

$104,352 · 1

Department of Interior

$53,079 · 1

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 $118,874 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

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

$45,485 · 7

Cook County, Illinois

$8,657 · 9

Median total compensation for comparable Public Health Educatorroles 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Das Samarpita

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Ellicott City
Work county: Howard
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240530027
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Das Samarpita works as a Public Health Educator for Department of Health and Human Services based in Ellicott City, Maryland. Das earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

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 county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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 county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,811
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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.

Katy Yao

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$167,876

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $167,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,876
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,876
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Katy Yao serves as a Public Health Educator based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,876. 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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.

Lorna Patrick

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Lorna Patrick serves as a Public Health Educator based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Kimberly Smith

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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 $153,336. Their pay grade is 14.

Refilwe Moeti

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$142,065

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $142,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,065
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,065
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Refilwe Moeti serves as a Public Health Educator based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,065. They are classified at grade 13.

Michelle Carvalho

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$142,048

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $142,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,048
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Loganville
Work county: Gwinnett
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,048
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 133230135
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michelle Carvalho is a Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Loganville, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $142,048. They are classified at grade 14.

Demia Wright

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$140,281

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $140,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,281
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chapel Hill
Work county: Durham
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,281
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 370860063
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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 $140,281. 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 county: Howard
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240381027
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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 Preventn
Base pay: $134,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,435
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Leesburg
Work county: Lake
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,435
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121820069
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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.

Margaret Karnyski

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$118,874

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $118,874
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,874
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Antonio
Work county: Bexar
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,874
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486090029
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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.

Zakiya Bell

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$118,698

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $118,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,698
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Raleigh
Work county: Wake
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,698
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 373750183
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Zakiya Bell works as a Public Health Educator for Department of Health and Human Services based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Zakiya earned $118,698 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Felisha Wu

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Burtonsville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,200
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240223031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): RG

Felisha Wu is a Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Burtonsville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $99,200. They are classified at grade 00.

Marlene Saraficio

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$96,012

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $96,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,012
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Sells
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,012
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040425019
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marlene Saraficio holds the role of Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Sells, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,012. Their pay grade is 11.

Jacqueline Arpan

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$94,317

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $94,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,317
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Rapid City
Work county: Pennington
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,317
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 462250103
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacqueline Arpan is a Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rapid City, South Dakota. 2024 total compensation came to $94,317. They are classified at grade 11.

Tena Burnett

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$91,897

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $91,897
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,897
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,897
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tena Burnett is a Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $91,897. They are classified at grade 12.

Danielle Augustin

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$90,825

Sub-department: Office Secretary Health and Human Services
Base pay: $90,825
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,825
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,825
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 394040035
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Danielle Augustin works as a Public Health Educator for Department of Health and Human Services based in Lakewood, Ohio. Danielle earned $90,825 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Jeanette Golding

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$89,481

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $89,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,481
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Parker
Work county: La Paz
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040340012
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeanette Golding works as a Public Health Educator for Department of Health and Human Services based in Parker, Arizona. Jeanette earned $89,481 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Andrew Graham

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$82,226

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $82,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,226
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Pawnee
Work county: Pawnee
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,226
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403690117
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Andrew Graham serves as a Public Health Educator based in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,226. They are classified at grade 11.

Kristie Subieta

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$82,226

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $82,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,226
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lawton
Work county: Comanche
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,226
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 402750031
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristie Subieta holds the role of Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Lawton, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,226. Their pay grade is 11.

Gary Leslie

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$79,808

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $79,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,808
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Polacca
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,808
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040382017
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gary Leslie works as a Public Health Educator for Department of Health and Human Services based in Polacca, Arizona. Gary earned $79,808 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Emily Tahy

Public Health Educator/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$79,808

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $79,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,808
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Parker
Work county: La Paz
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,808
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040340012
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1725
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Emily Tahy holds the role of Public Health Educator at Department of Health and Human Services based in Parker, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,808. Their pay grade is 11.