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Hire a Health Education Specialist in Chattanooga, TN
The hospital is hiring for the same program skills you are. A specialist who can run a funded program alone belongs at this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Huntsville, AL.
What to offer
A health department that copies a national midpoint will lose a program lead to the hospital. Use this metro's median for someone new to program work, and the 75th for someone who can run a funded program alone.
| Percentile | Metro | TN | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $39,130 | $40,690 | $50,620 |
| Median | $47,420 | $49,630 | $64,070 |
| 75th | $55,310 | $69,470 | $87,130 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
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For one manager
Name the program, the funder, and the people it serves. Ask how the person showed a program worked.
License and training
States do not license health educators. Many employers prefer the CHES or MCHES credential from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. Read the posting for the credential the funder expects.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, health education specialists
Nearby metros
- Huntsville, AL · 85 miles
- Knoxville, TN · 96 miles
- Gainesville, GA · 97 miles
- Atlanta, GA · 102 miles
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Questions
What do health education specialists earn in Chattanooga, TN?
In Chattanooga, the May 2025 median for health education specialists is about $47.4K, 26% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $39.1K to $55.3K.
Do I need a license to be a health educator in Tennessee?
No state license is required. Employers in Chattanooga may still prefer CHES.
What should an employer in Chattanooga weigh when hiring a health educator?
Ask about program results and grant reporting. Chattanooga has barely half as many of these workers as a typical metro. This metro is 4% under the Tennessee median.