Salary Breakdown
Health Education Specialists
Average
$62,790
ANNUAL
$30.19
HOURLY
Entry Level
$36,900
ANNUAL
$17.74
HOURLY
Mid Level
$62,330
ANNUAL
$29.96
HOURLY
Expert Level
$97,750
ANNUAL
$47.00
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Health Education Specialists
1,840
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Health Education Specialists
Supporting Programs
Health Education Specialists
Top Expected Tasks
Health Education Specialists
01
Prepare and distribute health education materials, such as reports, bulletins, and visual aids, to address smoking, vaccines, and other public health concerns.
02
Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.
03
Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of health education programs.
04
Document activities and record information, such as the numbers of applications completed, presentations conducted, and persons assisted.
05
Develop and present health education and promotion programs, such as training workshops, conferences, and school or community presentations.
06
Collaborate with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and the availability of services and to develop goals for meeting needs.
07
Develop, conduct, or coordinate health needs assessments and other public health surveys.
08
Supervise professional and technical staff in implementing health programs, objectives, and goals.
09
Develop operational plans and policies necessary to achieve health education objectives and services.
10
Develop educational materials and programs for community agencies, local government, and state government.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Health Education Specialists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Learning Strategies
SKILL
Active Learning
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
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