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Public HealthTop JobColorado Talent Pipeline Report-aligned occupation with strong annual openings, growth, and wage signals.

Health Promotion and Prevention Specialist

Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals or the population in general. May be employed in the public or private sector.

Annual openings

379

Median wage

$101,400

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Growth 2026–2032

+13%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Credential requirement

The Registered Environmental Health Specialist certification is valued by employers. ACertified Industrial Hygienist is valued for some jobs by some employers.

Salary/Demand information crosses multiple jobs in multiple industries.

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Automation exposure

Moderate exposure

Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.

A typical day

  1. Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
  2. Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
  3. Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
  4. Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
  5. Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
  6. Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, or other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
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