Healthcare

Public Health Educator Career Guide

Develop and implement programs to educate communities about health topics and disease prevention.

55Average
Median: $57,000
Hours/week: 40
Education: Bachelor's
Growth: 11%

Overview

Develop and implement programs to educate communities about health topics and disease prevention.

Median Salary
$57,000
Weekly Hours
40
Education
Bachelor's
Job Growth
11%

Key Metrics

Stress5/10
Work-Life Balance7/10
Job Security7/10
Remote Friendly5/10
Physical Demand3/10
Automation Risk3/10

Pros

  • +Meaningful work
  • +Public impact
  • +Good balance
  • +Growing field

Cons

  • -Lower pay
  • -Grant-dependent
  • -Bureaucracy
  • -Documentation

Savings Calculator

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Yearly Savings
$5,700
Monthly Savings
$475

Top Employers Hiring for Healthcare

HCA Healthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Mayo Clinic
Cleveland Clinic
UnitedHealth Group

About This Career

Develop and implement programs to educate communities about health topics and disease prevention.

Guide to Education

Required Education

Bachelor's

Typical Training

4 years of experience/training

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a master's?

Helpful for advancement but not required.

Where do public health educators work?

Government agencies, hospitals, and nonprofits.

Is public health growing?

Yes, especially after recent pandemics.

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