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Job outlook for wellness interns in the United States
Wellness internship job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected wellness internship job growth rate is 19% from 2018-2028.
About 57,800 new jobs for wellness interns are projected over the next decade.
Wellness internship salaries have increased 12% for wellness interns in the last 5 years.
There are over 36,563 wellness interns currently employed in the United States.
There are 54,864 active wellness internship job openings in the US.
The average wellness internship salary is $41,701.
Are wellness internship jobs in demand?
Wellness internship job and salary trends over time
Wellness internship jobs over time
Wellness internship job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 36,563 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 31,887 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 32,597 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 29,999 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 26,480 | 0.01% |
Average wellness internship salary over time
Wellness internship salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $41,701 | $20.05 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $40,687 | $19.56 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $39,449 | $18.97 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $38,868 | $18.69 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $37,240 | $17.90 | +1.7% |
Wellness internship jobs by state
Most common states for wellness interns
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 189 | 5% |
| 2 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 155 | 5% |
| 3 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 217 | 4% |
| 4 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 189 | 4% |
| 5 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 156 | 4% |
| 6 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 129 | 4% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 116 | 4% |
| 8 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 104 | 4% |
| 9 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 72 | 4% |
| 10 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 48 | 4% |
| 11 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 21 | 4% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 285 | 3% |
| 13 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 192 | 3% |
| 14 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 180 | 3% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 165 | 3% |
| 16 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 158 | 3% |
| 17 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 148 | 3% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 27 | 3% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 23 | 3% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 22 | 3% |
Most common cities for wellness interns
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Searcy | 1 | 4% | $32,053 |
| 2 | Pocatello | 1 | 2% | $33,289 |
| 3 | Towson | 1 | 2% | $50,480 |
| 4 | Fullerton | 1 | 1% | $52,590 |
| 5 | Turlock | 1 | 1% | $54,628 |
| 6 | Waterbury | 1 | 1% | $42,820 |
| 7 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $45,481 |
| 8 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $43,220 |
| 9 | Wichita | 1 | 0% | $30,370 |
Wellness Internship job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of wellness internship experts
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
The University of Utah
Amy Smalarz Ph.D.
Assistant Teaching Professor, Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Pre-Health AdvisorUniversity of Massachusetts - Lowell
Public Health Department
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Wellness Interns?
Amy Smalarz Ph.D.: Yes, there will be an enduring impact of this pandemic on our students. On one hand, many of our undergraduates have been a part of history: working in vaccine clinics, working in hospitals and urgent care centers providing direct support and putting their learnings into practice. On the other hand, we have all been living in a year of lockdown, quarantine and less social interaction - and while it's important for people of all ages, it's critical for students to have those interactions...interactions they have not been able to have.
What's a day at work look like for a Wellness Internship?
Amy Smalarz Ph.D.: Our recent graduates are so diverse in the where they are going to work - that it's hard to describe what a 'typical' day will look like. One thing I can say is that our Public Health students are uniquely qualified and positioned to be their Department or Organization's go-to Public Health resource - and in this pandemic (and aftermath) - this will be invaluable.
What will help Wellness Interns increase their earning potential?
Amy Smalarz Ph.D.: One influence that is happening outside of the classroom is a broader understanding and appreciation for not only what Public Health is but how it impacts all of us. Public health is a community-based population discipline and I think many more employers will appreciate the 'Public Health' lens our students bring to their organizations, which translates into increased earning potential.
There has been a re-education of sorts with this pandemic. For example, closing schools impacts not just students' learning but for many, school is where they eat two meals a day so closing schools also impacts access to food. We, in Public Health, think about community-level impacts and this education and background will be valuable to many organizations during our longer pandemic recovery.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Wellness Internship job market given the pandemic?
Stephanie Bank: I think we have only hit the tip of the iceberg on the mental health toll this pandemic as caused. I think for the past year, most people were in survival mode just trying to make it through. Now, as everyone feels they can relax a bit, the stress is really impacting people in many ways. Re-entry to work environments, relationship issues, and overall happiness has been damaged which is motivating people to seek therapy. Many local social workers are full and not taking on new clients at this time which is pushing clients online to find resources. I think jobs are really going to soar in therapy both online as well as in-person. The demand is very high right now.
What soft skills should all Wellness Interns possess?
Stephanie Bank: Unlike other fields, our "soft skills" are a large foundational piece of our work. Communication, time management, boundaries, conflict resolution are skills we work on daily in our field. I would hope all social work graduates would poses these qualities.