U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsProvide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs. Excludes "Community Health Workers" (21-1094).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58,150 | 1.6 % | $24.17 | $50,270 | 1.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $12.85 | $16.46 | $22.03 | $30.13 | $39.15 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $26,730 | $34,240 | $45,830 | $62,670 | $81,430 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 10,860 | 0.21 | $28.29 | $58,850 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 6,820 | 0.12 | $22.51 | $46,820 |
| Individual and Family Services | 5,540 | 0.46 | $18.48 | $38,430 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 3,660 | 0.62 | $20.16 | $41,940 |
| Grantmaking and Giving Services | 3,440 | 2.79 | $24.06 | $50,050 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantmaking and Giving Services | 3,440 | 2.79 | $24.06 | $50,050 |
| Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services | 1,220 | 0.86 | $17.15 | $35,670 |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 1,530 | 0.81 | $20.27 | $42,170 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 3,660 | 0.62 | $20.16 | $41,940 |
| Individual and Family Services | 5,540 | 0.46 | $18.48 | $38,430 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 2,750 | 0.14 | $46.17 | $96,040 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 600 | 0.28 | $28.65 | $59,600 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 10,860 | 0.21 | $28.29 | $58,850 |
| Employment Services | 100 | (7) | $28.11 | $58,470 |
| Offices of Dentists | 140 | 0.02 | $27.22 | $56,620 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 7,920 | 0.57 | 1.24 | $23.83 | $49,570 |
| New York | 6,160 | 0.74 | 1.61 | $22.27 | $46,330 |
| Texas | 3,630 | 0.36 | 0.79 | $23.63 | $49,160 |
| Georgia | 2,860 | 0.76 | 1.67 | $33.79 | $70,280 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,620 | 0.48 | 1.04 | $22.84 | $47,500 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 620 | 0.97 | 2.11 | $40.93 | $85,140 |
| Alaska | 290 | 0.95 | 2.08 | $25.82 | $53,700 |
| Vermont | 250 | 0.88 | 1.93 | $24.94 | $51,870 |
| Nebraska | 750 | 0.84 | 1.83 | $20.95 | $43,590 |
| Maine | 460 | 0.80 | 1.74 | $21.02 | $43,730 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 620 | 0.97 | 2.11 | $40.93 | $85,140 |
| Maryland | 1,870 | 0.76 | 1.66 | $37.29 | $77,560 |
| Georgia | 2,860 | 0.76 | 1.67 | $33.79 | $70,280 |
| Rhode Island | 220 | 0.50 | 1.09 | $31.31 | $65,130 |
| Nevada | 250 | 0.22 | 0.49 | $29.79 | $61,960 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 3,720 | 0.75 | 1.63 | $22.24 | $46,260 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 2,340 | 1.06 | 2.32 | $36.09 | $75,070 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,870 | 0.49 | 1.07 | $22.72 | $47,250 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,330 | 0.37 | 0.82 | $27.37 | $56,940 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,180 | 0.52 | 1.13 | $36.57 | $76,070 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,130 | 0.45 | 0.99 | $27.41 | $57,010 |
| Bethesda-Frederick-Gaithersburg, MD Metropolitan Division | 1,100 | 2.00 | 4.37 | $45.98 | $95,640 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 1,040 | 0.84 | 1.84 | $20.04 | $41,690 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 980 | 0.54 | 1.19 | $26.37 | $54,840 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 780 | 0.47 | 1.02 | $21.49 | $44,700 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | 90 | 2.34 | 5.12 | (8) | (8) |
| Jefferson City, MO | 140 | 2.02 | 4.42 | $18.53 | $38,540 |
| Bethesda-Frederick-Gaithersburg, MD Metropolitan Division | 1,100 | 2.00 | 4.37 | $45.98 | $95,640 |
| Elmira, NY | 60 | 1.54 | 3.36 | $21.25 | $44,200 |
| Manchester, NH | 140 | 1.48 | 3.22 | $27.83 | $57,890 |
| Farmington, NM | 70 | 1.47 | 3.22 | $11.76 | $24,470 |
| Lincoln, NE | 210 | 1.34 | 2.93 | $22.62 | $47,050 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | 120 | 1.28 | 2.79 | $13.45 | $27,970 |
| Binghamton, NY | 140 | 1.27 | 2.77 | $18.62 | $38,720 |
| Morgantown, WV | 70 | 1.14 | 2.49 | $25.30 | $52,630 |