Health Educator

Duties and Responsibilities: Health educators teach people about behaviors and promote wellness. They also implement and develop community strategies to make the health of individuals and communities improve. They collect data and discuss health concerns with members of specific populations or communities. Although the two occupations often work together, responsibilities of health educators and community health workers are distinct.

Salary: $43,840 per year

$21.08 per hour

Education: Health educators need at least a bachelor's degree. Some health educator positions require a master’s or doctoral degree.

Demand: Employment of health educators and community health workers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations.