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Job outlook for promotion specialists in the United States
Are promotion specialist jobs in demand?
Promotion specialist job and salary trends over time
Promotion specialist jobs over time
Promotion specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 630 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,085 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,205 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,260 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,314 | 0.00% |
Average promotion specialist salary over time
Promotion specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $56,598 | $27.21 | +5.1% |
| 2025 | $53,864 | $25.90 | +6.8% |
| 2024 | $50,433 | $24.25 | +7.0% |
| 2023 | $47,124 | $22.66 | +5.7% |
| 2022 | $44,599 | $21.44 | +2.7% |
Promotion specialist jobs by state
Most common states for promotion specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 961,939 | 91 | 9% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 63 | 9% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 254 | 8% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 102 | 8% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 61 | 8% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 49 | 8% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 47 | 8% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 137 | 7% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 59 | 7% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 53 | 7% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 415 | 6% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 333 | 6% |
| 13 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 88 | 6% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 66 | 6% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 62 | 6% |
| 16 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 980 | 5% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 334 | 5% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 97 | 5% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 93 | 5% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 67 | 5% |
Promotion Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of promotion specialist experts
The Pennsylvania State University
Utica College
Idaho State University
California University of Management and Sciences (CALUMS)
Augusta University
Indiana University South Bend
What skills stand out on Promotion Specialist resumes?
Richard Shurgalla: The most important thing I push students to do on their resumes is to quantify the employment and academic experiences they do have. While many UG students don't have any real tangible healthcare experience yet, many of them have held various summer and part-time jobs where they can demonstrate time management, employment responsibilities, etc. We also strongly encourage our students to attain a meaningful internship to provide them with a bridge between their academic preparation and an applied setting. I also encourage them to highlight the skills they possess with respect to the use of technology, software training, student club leadership, fundraising, etc.
Many of our students are very involved in THON, which is the largest student-run philanthropic program in the country, raising more than $10 million dollars for pediatric cancer at the Children's Hospital of Penn State Hershey Medical Center every year. Lastly, I encourage them to become involved in a professional association such as the American College of Healthcare Executives, Medical Group Management Association, Society for Human Resources Management, or whatever association best fits their career goals. That is clearly an indication for future employers of a student's passion and interest in their field of interest, as well as incredible networking opportunities. While none of those things will erase the experience many employers seek, it at least closes the gap a bit in many cases.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Promotion Specialists to find work opportunities?
Richard Shurgalla: Of course, underserved and some rural healthcare systems provide more acute care opportunities. It's frequently difficult to recruit experienced talent in those areas, so they're more apt to groom a younger person.
As mentioned earlier, the two largest electronic medical records companies, Cerner and Epic, also hire large numbers of young graduates every year. For those organizations, Kansas City and Madison, WI would be their locations. With respect to insurers, both Aetna and CIGNA have leadership development programs designed to mentor young graduates into future leadership positions. Once they complete the program, they can be assigned anywhere they're needed. Lastly, many larger for-profit healthcare systems will hire young graduates and place them in settings where they can grow and demonstrate their ability. Primarily, they're placed in smaller more rural locations, and then promoted and moved around to larger and more complex facilities as appropriate.
What Promotion Specialist skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Patrice Hallock Ph.D.: Volunteer! Work in any setting that will allow one to learn communication and collaborative skills. The participation in any system that is focused on caring for others, whether it is healthcare, social services, or education, will help graduates to better understand the varied settings in which they can apply their academic skills. Graduates must be open to the vast range of settings in which they can apply their skills, and volunteering helps people to learn about opportunities they didn't even know existed (or that they would like!).
What general advice would you give to a Promotion Specialist?
Dr. Patrice Hallock Ph.D.: Remain open to possibilities. Try jobs or roles that you may not know a lot about. Volunteer. Stay engaged in your community. Network. Many times a job opportunity presents itself because you are in the right place at the right time and have already demonstrated an ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.
Cat Radford
Vice PresidentIdaho State University
Student Organizations and Resources
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Promotion Specialists?
Cat Radford: In short, yes. Graduates will not be able to graduate or celebrate in the usual manner by walking or celebrating with family. Graduation in 2020 was and will in 2021 most likely be online, which takes away from the overall celebration of accomplishing enduring four years of college to graduate. In my opinion, for Healthcare Professionals such as Nursing, there will be an increase in openings and possibilities for new graduates to excel up the ladder to management positions due to the increase in units such as COVID units. There was a shortage for nurses prior to the pandemic and therefore since the pandemic there is an even higher demand for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Dr. Mohammad Tohemer Ph.D.
Adjunct FacultyCalifornia University of Management and Sciences (CALUMS)
Healthcare Management
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Promotion Specialist job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Mohammad Tohemer Ph.D.: Given the pandemic situation, we will see high demands on healthcare professions in general. However, Registered Nurses' demands will increase significantly, especially for the specialties in Infection Control and Prevention, Administrators, and Operational Managers. According to the Employment Projections program (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, September 2019), the change of employment from 2019 to 2029 for Nurses will increase by 7.2 percent, Operational Managers jobs increases by 5.8 percent, Medical and Health Services Managers increases by 31.5 percent, Management analysts increases by 10.7 percent, and project management specialists increases by 5.9 percent.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Promotion Specialist job market given the pandemic?
Amanda Barefield: For several years now, we have seen the evolution of health administration services into a consolidated structure, with positions such as finance, health information services, and quality management being embedded throughout the healthcare organization. The traditional "walls" surrounding departments continue to come down and health administration professionals serve as key members of the healthcare team.
The pandemic has reinforced the need for health administration professionals to be well versed in a diversified skill set, including clinical concepts, leadership, and technology. During this unprecedented time in healthcare, it has allowed healthcare administrators to utilize our skills in data analytics, reimbursement, and quality improvement to better manage the new variety of healthcare delivery formats and the patients we serve.
What Promotion Specialist skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Amanda Barefield: Knowledge and skills in data analytics and technology are in high demand. If students finds themself taking a gap year, they should utilize that time to enhance their skills in information technology and data analysis. Many large universities offer MOOC courses that students may take for little to no expense. During the pandemic, we have found that many vendors, professional associations and government agencies supporting information technology and healthcare have offered free or minimal cost courses online. Students should also consider volunteering for organizations that may provide experience in these high demand areas.
What general advice would you give to a Promotion Specialist?
Amanda Barefield: Any experience is good experience, whether through an employer or as a volunteer. Don't isolate yourself to positions based on titles. Think "outside the box" and look at all job descriptions, keeping your skill set and experience in mind. Be willing to accept a position that may not be your dream job but will give you opportunities for future improvements. Always show enthusiasm to sit at the table and utilize your broad skill set in healthcare administration, even if that means volunteering for projects or committees.
What Promotion Specialist skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Jenny Deranek Ph.D.: Relevant work experience in the healthcare field. This means students are often working for less money than what they would make as a cashier, server, or bartender; however, it demonstrates a commitment to professional growth. If that's not possible, I would recommend shadowing various professionals and documenting that in a cover letter, resume, and LinkedIn. To gain these experiences, graduates should be sure to connect with their professors before graduation (and know they are available after graduation) to gain connections with people in the field. Also, calling professionals in the area, stopping into locations, and not relying on filling out or emailing generic email addresses for an organization.