Health Educator Health educators are often responsible for creating and implementing health education programs for the general public, as well as targeting at-risk populations, such as diabetes patients, expectant mothers and heart patients. The median annual Health Educator salary is $59,194 , as of September 30, 2016, with a range usually between $51,719 -$66,516, however this can vary widely depending on a variety of factors. A bachelor’s degree is required to become a Health educator. Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. I think I would actually like to become a health educator because I would like to encourage others to reduce stress and live healthy.