SOC 21-1091
Health Education Specialists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ36/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ65,150
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$63K
$42K โ $113K
Projected Growth
๐+4.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค86/100
High exposure
๐ก Health Education Specialists face a risk score of 36/100 โ 8 points below the national average of 44. With 86/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $63K ($17K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 36/100, Health Education Specialists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 65,150 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in deep empathetic engagement with vulnerable populations and navigating complex family and community dynamics to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Health Education Specialists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Deep empathetic engagement with vulnerable populations
Navigating complex family and community dynamics
Crisis intervention requiring immediate human judgment
Cultural sensitivity in diverse community contexts
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Prepare and distribute health education materials, such as reports, bulletins, and visual aids, to address smoking, vaccines, and other public health concerns.
Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.
Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of health education programs.
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Customer relationship management CRM software
Data base user interface and query software
Web page creation and editing software
Analytical or scientific software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
English Language
Administrative
Psychology
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 73% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 56% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 23 | $59K | 76% |