Community Nutrition Educators
Overview
Introduction
Chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death in the United States, with stroke (cerebrovascular diseases) and chronic lower respiratory diseases ranking fifth and sixth, respectively, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While death (and taxes) can’t be avoided, the chance of being diagnosed with and prematurely dying from a chronic disease can be greatly reduced if one eats healthfully, exercises, and otherwise engages in activities that promote good health. Many people are unawar...
Quick Facts
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Earnings
Community nutrition educators earned average annual salaries of $44,715 in 2024, according to ZipRecruiter.com. Earnings ranged from $31,000 to $58,000 or more.
Community health workers who are employed by organizations that provide community-based food, housing, emergency, and other relief services earned average salaries of $47,220 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor...
Work Environment
A significant amount of travel is required for many community nutrition positions. An educator who works for a large, rural county may have to travel hundreds of miles a week to give presentations at schools, community centers, and other facilities and meet with clients in their homes. Some educators enjoy the opportunity to travel and interact with members of different communities, while other...
Outlook
Job opportunities for community health workers (a category that includes community nutrition educators) are projected to grow by 13 percent from 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. This rate is much faster than the average for all careers.
Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control regarding obesity levels in the United States reinforce the need for more nutriti...