Those that work in the community health services field assist with promoting, improving and maintaining community health. O*Net, or Occupational Information Network, describes health educators as workers that research the needs of communities; then depending on what they find, they develop and implement a plan into a program. The health educator evaluates and monitors the program, which is supposed to encourage healthier lifestyle choices.
The BLS, or U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, recorded that health educators were making around $44,000 annually, as of May 2008. The median national salary average for health educators is anywhere between $26,210 and $78,260.
There are a variety of industries that offer work to health educators, most of which are in surgical hospitals and general medical facilities. So far, the Federal Executive Branch offers the highest wages for health educators, at $91,520 annually.
The work environments of health educators all depend on the industry they're working in. In some industries, health educators could spend most of their time in classrooms or inside of offices. Then others may spend more of their time on the road, traveling around.
Most of the time, employers want health educators they hire to have either a bachelor's or master's degree. It all depends on the position they're trying to fill, says the BLS. Other employers may accept applicants via an internship or as volunteers. Some colleges are known to provide majors in community health service industries.
