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Health Educators

Teach people about behaviors that promote health and wellness.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Above the statewide median
$30.17 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Well above statewide average
Growth rate:  12.4%    Read more about outlook

Education:

Bachelor's degree is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities.
  • Collect information about community health needs.
  • Present social services program information to the public.
  • Train staff members in social services skills.
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Job Title Examples:

Clinical Nurse Specialist
Community Health Education Coordinator
Health Promotion Specialist

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $30.17
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Health Educators *

Area Low Median High
U S
$22.71 $29.95 $40.74
Minnesota
$23.6 $30.17 $38.9
Central Minnesota
$23.6 $30.14 $39.22
Northeast Minnesota
$25 $31.09 $36.29
Northwest Minnesota
$22.93 $26.13 $34.41
Southeast Minnesota
$23.44 $30.17 $40.28
Southwest Minnesota
$21.33 $24.32 $30.4
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$23.6 $29.78 $38.9

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 1940 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Health Educators most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in moderate demand.

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