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Health Education Specialists in Kentucky

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 Kentucky the median pay is $65,370 a year, 2% above the national median of $64,070.

$65,370median pay in Kentucky, per year
$58,450–$79,650middle half earn
760employed in Kentucky
$64,070U.S. median, for comparison
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Openings in Kentucky 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 Kentucky

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