Health Education Specialists
SOC Code: 21-1091 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Health Education Specialists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $72,467 | $94,765 | $117,062 | $139,360 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $61,235 | $83,762 | $106,267 | $128,794 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $63,482 | $85,093 | $106,683 | $128,294 |
| Rome, GA | $60,549 | $82,555 | $104,562 | $126,568 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $59,987 | $81,661 | $103,334 | $125,008 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $58,594 | $80,371 | $102,170 | $123,947 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $46,093 | $68,328 | $90,542 | $112,778 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $54,350 | $72,509 | $90,667 | $108,826 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $57,741 | $73,757 | $89,752 | $105,768 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $52,187 | $69,701 | $87,194 | $104,707 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| SANTHIGRAM KERALA AYURVEDIC CO. OF US, INC. | 12 | $56,146 |
| Columbia University | 11 | $84,979 |
| ESSEN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, P.C. | 9 | $55,259 |
| Param Healthcare & IT services, Inc | 9 | $58,508 |
| W.M. RICE UNIVERSITY | 8 | $81,823 |
| University of Maryland College Park | 5 | $76,053 |
| Vande Wellness LLC | 5 | $49,970 |
| Johns Hopkins University | 5 | $60,969 |
| Strategic Dental Executives, LLC | 5 | $53,036 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | 5 | $79,493 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24 | $58,010 |
| 2021 | 17 | $64,434 |
| 2022 | 25 | $64,793 |
| 2023 | 86 | $61,463 |
| 2024 | 131 | $64,177 |
| 2025 | 139 | $73,096 |
| 2026 | 25 | $65,718 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Active Listening | 4.1 | |
| Writing | 4.1 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.0 | |
| Active Learning | 3.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Coordination | 3.6 | |
| Instructing | 3.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.6 |
| Education and Training | 4.5 |
| English Language | 4.2 |
| Administrative | 4.1 |
| Psychology | 3.6 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.6 |
| Mathematics | 3.6 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 62.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 30.9% |
| Doctoral degree | 3.4% |
| High school diploma | 2.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Document activities and record information, such as the numbers of applications completed, presentations conducted, and persons assisted.
- Develop and present health education and promotion programs, such as training workshops, conferences, and school or community presentations.
- Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.
- Develop operational plans and policies necessary to achieve health education objectives and services.
- Collaborate with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and the availability of services and to develop goals for meeting needs.
- Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of health education programs.
- Supervise professional and technical staff in implementing health programs, objectives, and goals.
- Design and conduct evaluations and diagnostic studies to assess the quality and performance of health education programs.
Technology Skills
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