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Hire a Health Education Specialist in Portland, OR
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. In Portland, the May 2025 median is about $75.5K, within 3 percent of the Oregon median.
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 | OR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $73,640 | $66,420 | $50,620 |
| Median | $75,500 | $75,500 | $64,070 |
| 75th | $94,960 | $94,870 | $87,130 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
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
- Salem, OR · 46 miles
- Corvallis, OR · 74 miles
- Eugene, OR · 105 miles
- Olympia, WA · 105 miles
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Questions
What do health education specialists earn in Portland, OR?
In Portland, the May 2025 median for health education specialists is about $75.5K, 18% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $73.6K to $95.0K.
Do I need a license to be a health educator in Oregon?
No state license is required. Employers in Portland may still prefer CHES.
What should an employer in Portland weigh when hiring a health educator?
Ask about program results and grant reporting. Portland has about as many of these workers as a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Oregon median.