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Job outlook for community health consultants in the United States
Are community health consultant jobs in demand?
Community health consultant job and salary trends over time
Community health consultant jobs over time
Community health consultant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 314 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 326 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 330 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 331 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 327 | 0.00% |
Average community health consultant salary over time
Community health consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,608 | $21.93 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $44,575 | $21.43 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $43,768 | $21.04 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $43,542 | $20.93 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $42,840 | $20.60 | +2.1% |
Community health consultant jobs by state
Most common states for community health consultants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 245 | 35% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 250 | 29% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 151 | 24% |
| 4 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 998 | 20% |
| 5 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 800 | 20% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,296 | 19% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,060 | 19% |
| 8 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 225 | 17% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,060 | 16% |
| 10 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,108 | 15% |
| 11 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 456 | 15% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 143 | 15% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,394 | 14% |
| 14 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 842 | 14% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 431 | 14% |
| 16 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 242 | 14% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 108 | 14% |
| 18 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 79 | 14% |
| 19 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,526 | 13% |
| 20 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 769 | 13% |
Most common cities for community health consultants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover | 2 | 5% | $48,142 |
| 2 | Woburn | 2 | 5% | $48,496 |
| 3 | Milford | 1 | 4% | $48,775 |
| 4 | Boston | 4 | 1% | $48,617 |
| 5 | Davenport | 1 | 1% | $49,194 |
| 6 | Indianapolis | 2 | 0% | $54,012 |
| 7 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $60,113 |
| 8 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $53,471 |
| 9 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $49,176 |
| 10 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $46,102 |
| 11 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $44,646 |
Community Health Consultant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of community health consultant experts
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
University of North Florida
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Pennsylvania State University
What general advice would you give to a Community Health Consultant?
Natalie Stepanian Ph.D., RN: Maximizing your salary is of course an important aspect of starting any career or job. When you are looking for your first job do your homework. You will need to look at the company or agency where you would like to apply for a job. You will need to understand what type a career ladder exists or potential for growth. You will want to know what type of benefits you will receive. Perhaps depending on your current degree, you may want to obtain a Masters in Public Health, will the company or agency help you with tuition? Would there be a career advance if you did obtain an MPH? Sometimes it is not about the highest paying job if the working environment is a healthy one and has room for growth may be more important. Do not dismiss the opportunities that exist in the U.S. Public Health Service (https://www.usphs.gov/) or working with the local, state, or federal Public Health Departments, they have many career opportunities.
What Community Health Consultant skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Stephanie Hooper MPH, HTL: One of the most important things to do is volunteer or shadow at places that align with your future professional goals. Not only does doing these types of activities show potential employers that you are ambitious and willing to put in the time needed to be successful, sometimes we think that a career might be the one for us but once we get out there and try it, our opinion changes. Public health is an extremely broad field so getting hands-on experience can be extremely beneficial for helping to narrow down the choices and save time and money in the long run by eliminating what you are not interested in.
What will help Community Health Consultants increase their earning potential?
Stephanie Hooper MPH, HTL: In the next 5 years I think it will be extremely important to have basic computer skills in many areas including Microsoft Office and even data analysis software. No matter what area of public health we work in, data is collected and used to determine population health issues, resources available/lacking, and effectiveness of health or education programs. Therefore, if young professionals are able to utilize the basic data collection and analysis tools, they will be best prepared to enter the workforce. Additionally, public speaking skills are essential in this field. Even if you land a job that does not require speaking at a conference, we are always tasked with presenting our public health findings to a wide variety of players including community members and various stakeholders; so, having presentation skills and being comfortable speaking in front of others is very useful. Aside from the aforementioned skills, I also believe that communication skills are necessary in public health. As I mentioned previously, we are interfacing with all sorts of groups, and with large populations of people. Therefore, aside from having the ability to speak publicly, understanding how to create written materials (i.e., fact sheets), and using social media to create health content is invaluable. Being that technology is continually expanding, and along with that means of communication are shifting, it is important to stay on top of trends and familiarize ourselves with new communication platforms as they allow us to reach large audiences in real-time.
Ms. Michelle Edelstein MPH
Director of Marketing and CommunicationWhat Community Health Consultant skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Ms. Michelle Edelstein MPH: Attached are responses from Claire Brown, MPH, Director for Student Experiences & Alumni Affairs, Rutgers School of Public Health.
Van Whaley DC, EdD
Assistant Professor-in-ResidenceUniversity of Nevada - Las Vegas
Nutrition Sciences
What Community Health Consultant skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Van Whaley DC, EdD: Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) is a vital part of so many healthcare and human-performance fields. Understanding how our bodies work creates better therapists, nurses, doctors, experts, trainers, and more understanding people. We all have friends and family members who face health issues - diabetes, high BP, high cholesterol, autoimmune conditions, hormone/chemical imbalances, arthritis, etc. Learning A&P helps us to help others, including being a health advocate for loved ones.
Dr. Shari DeVeney Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Graduate Program Chair, Department of Special Education & Communication DisordersOmaha
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
What general advice would you give to a Community Health Consultant?
Dr. Shari DeVeney Ph.D., CCC-SLP: There are a number of skills that will become increasingly important in health and wellness fields over the next 3-5 years. One of these is expanding capacity for interdisciplinary collaboration. Efficiently and successfully addressing complex health, wellness, and/or educational issues often requires collaboration across different professional disciplines. Effective communication is essential for these kinds of collaborations. You will need to be able to contribute to a team and work well with others to explain complex concepts specific to your area of the field with clients and colleagues as well as provide complementary - not overlapping or contradictory - clinical services with your professional partners. Additionally, cultural competence -showing respect and understanding of cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and values that differ from your own - will become increasingly important for effective clinical practices within a pluralistic society. Finally, skills related to successful and appropriate remote care delivery are important to cultivate. The rise of tele-medicine, tele-therapy, and remote client monitoring will require health and wellness professionals to adapt their skill sets so they can not only provide high-quality care through in-person interactions, but also through remote formats.
What will help Community Health Consultants increase their earning potential?
Dr. Shari DeVeney Ph.D., CCC-SLP: For new graduates entering the workforce in health and wellness fields, there are a number of important aspects to be mindful of that could help you find success in your new career. Namely, I would encourage you to commit yourself to continued education. Create good habits early for staying current on the latest research and evidence-based practices in your field by seeking out professional development opportunities (e.g., attending conferences and seminars, participating in organizational workshops, etc.), particularly in content areas relevant to your new position. Further, networking and professional relationship building is key. Making connections to others in your field can provide you with valuable insights, mentorship, and even career advancement opportunities. Finally, be sure to take some time for yourself. Starting a new career is challenging and can feel all-consuming at times. Be sure to make time for activities that allow you to feel recharged. This will help you prevent burnout and maintain your own physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing as you embark on your new professional adventure.
Jessica Clontz
Assistant Teaching Professor, Human Development and Family Studies, Program Coordinator, HDFSPennsylvania State University
Human Development and Family Studies Department
What skills stand out on Community Health Consultant resumes?
Jessica Clontz: The skills employers are looking for include teamwork, leadership, creativity, and flexibility. Although many agencies have moved to a remote service delivery model, professionals are still working as a team to meet client needs effectively. Employers want leaders who are not afraid to take on responsibility and communicate assertively. Working in human services requires you to think on your feet... a lot! Being creative will allow you to meet clients where they are instead of where you want them to be. The pandemic has made flexibility a necessary skill for all human service professionals. Schedules and activities can change at a moment's notice; therefore, you must be able to quickly adapt.
What soft skills should all Community Health Consultants possess?
Jessica Clontz: Although the pandemic has changed much of how the human services field functions, the most important skills remain the same: compassion, empathy, creativity, maintaining personal wellness, and holding space for others. With millions of people grieving sudden deaths of loved ones, professionals will need to be prepared to be a witness and hold space for that grief. To avoid compassion fatigue and burnout, it will be helpful for professionals (and employers!) to make personal wellbeing a priority and encourage a balance between work and other fulfilling endeavors.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Community Health Consultants?
Jessica Clontz: The pandemic forced us to redesign service delivery; therefore, professionals will need to demonstrate proficiency in tech skills such as setting up and hosting a teleconference, helping clients navigate online services, and leveraging social media for your agency. Although marketing on social media is not usually what professionals in the human services field expect to be doing, it is a necessary component among thriving organizations. Cultivating an engaging presence on social media and other platforms helps reach more people who may be in need of your services.
What skills will help Community Health Consultants earn the most?
Jessica Clontz: The ones you continue to strengthen and grow.