Public Health Career Description & Salary
Careers in Public Health and more.
Epidemiologist
Alternate Career Titles: Public Health Scientist, Medical Scientist
Career Overview: Helps assess and identify public health diseases and illnesses.
Career Salary Range: $46,870 to $114,5210
Required Minimum Degree/License: Master’s Degree in Epidemiology
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Alternate Career Titles: Occupational Safety Specialist, Safety Consultant, Safety Manager
Career Overview: Assesses and analyzes both employment environments and procedures for safety
Career Salary Range: $41,320 to $104,460
Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational Health and Safety Technician
Alternate Career Titles: Occupational Health and Safety Technologist, OHST
Career Overview: Occupational Health and Safety Technicians test and measure workplace hazards
Career Salary Range: $31,650 to $82,190
Estimated Years of Schooling Required: 2
Required Minimum Degree/License: Associate’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety