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What is a weight reduction specialist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a weight reduction specialist. For example, did you know that they make an average of $24.36 an hour? That's $50,665 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -4% and produce -105,300 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreWeight Reduction SpecialistUS Average
Salary
4.0

Avg. Salary $50,665

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.1

Growth rate -4%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.48%

Asian 6.30%

Black or African American 9.96%

Hispanic or Latino 14.98%

Unknown 5.27%

White 63.01%

Gender

female 58.05%

male 41.95%

Age - 27
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 27
Stress level
5.1

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.2

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
10.0

Work life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a weight reduction specialist

  1. Explore weight reduction specialist education requirements

    Most common weight reduction specialist degrees

    Bachelor's

    51.3 %

    Associate

    18.3 %

    Master's

    17.4 %
  2. Start to develop specific weight reduction specialist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Harm Reduction53.87%
    Hepatitis14.47%
    Overdose12.05%
    Customer Service8.27%
    Substance Abuse7.25%
  3. Complete relevant weight reduction specialist training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New weight reduction specialists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a weight reduction specialist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real weight reduction specialist resumes.
  4. Research weight reduction specialist duties and responsibilities

    • Analyze and support development and execution of underwriting, automation and operational strategies to efficiently and effectively manage the portfolio.
    • Provide information on safer drug use, hepatitis and various STI's.
    • Maintain sales of products to clients including supplements, herbal dietary aides, and vitamins.
    • Co-Facilitate the Naloxone administration and overdose prevention class weekly.
  5. Apply for weight reduction specialist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a weight reduction specialist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average weight reduction specialist salary

The average weight reduction specialist salary in the United States is $50,665 per year or $24 per hour. Weight reduction specialist salaries range between $32,000 and $79,000 per year.

Average weight reduction specialist salary
$50,665 Yearly
$24.36 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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