Health Education Specialists
Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.
Common Job Titles
- Clinical Instructor
- Health Education Specialist
- Health Educator
- Public Health Educator
What You'll Need to Succeed
AI-generatedKey competencies for this occupation at a glance
- KnowledgeAnalyze community health data and population needs assessments using epidemiological software and databases to inform program planning.Proficient
- KnowledgeDevelop comprehensive health education programs and intervention strategies aligned with identified community health priorities and evidence-based practices.Proficient
- KnowledgeEvaluate health promotion program effectiveness and population health outcomes using quantitative and qualitative metrics to ensure compliance with program objectives.Proficient
- MindsetEngage diverse community stakeholders and interdisciplinary health teams to build collaborative partnerships that address health disparities and promote wellness.Proficient
- KnowledgeApply learning strategies and instructional design principles when delivering health education to individuals and groups across multiple settings.Proficient
- KnowledgeInterpret complex health information and scientific literature for lay audiences, policymakers, and healthcare providers to support informed decision-making.Proficient
- MindsetAdvocate for health-promoting policies and equitable access to health services by communicating with external organizations, insurers, and public health systems.Proficient
- KnowledgeCoordinate program logistics, resource allocation, and team activities while managing time constraints and multiple concurrent health initiatives.Proficient
- MindsetIntegrate cultural competence and social perceptiveness into health messaging to ensure programming is responsive to community values and health beliefs.Proficient
- KnowledgeDesign multimedia educational materials and digital content using presentation software, social media platforms, and web-based tools to enhance health literacy.Proficient
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Health Education Specialists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
65,150
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $42,210. 25th percentile: U.S. $49,880. 50th percentile: U.S. $63,000. 75th percentile: U.S. $84,460. 90th percentile: U.S. $112,900. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $42,210 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $112,900 |
| Workers on average earn | $71,700 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Customer and Personal Service4.6/5
- Education and Training4.5/5
- English Language4.2/5
- Administrative4.1/5
- Psychology3.6/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Photoshop
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Word
Technology Skills
- Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
- Blackboard software
- Blogging software
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC WONDER
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Epi Info
- Edpuzzle
- JamBoard
- LogMeIn GoToWebinar
Tools & Equipment
- Desktop computers
- Digital video disk DVD players
- Laptop computers
- Liquid crystal display LCD projectors
- Overhead display projectors
- Personal computers
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- Photocopying equipment