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Health Education Specialists in Arizona

Health education specialists plan and manage programs that help people and communities adopt healthier lifestyles. They work in schools, hospitals, government agencies, nonprofits, and workplaces, using data to understand what health issues matter most locally, then designing and evaluating programs to address them. In Arizona the median pay is $63,390 a year, 1% below the national median of $64,070.

$63,390median pay in Arizona, per year
$48,210–$84,020middle half earn
1,140employed in Arizona
$64,070U.S. median, for comparison
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Openings in Arizona and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold an associate degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningWritingSpeakingLearning StrategiesActive LearningSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageAdministrativePsychologyPublic Safety and Security

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Licenses and training in Arizona

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O*NET-SOC 21-1091.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona, annual.