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SOC 3219 Health and social care associate professionals

Health associate professionals n.e.c. Salary

Median salary £25,017 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

About this role

Health associate professionals not elsewhere classified work in specialist health support roles including health promotion, clinical coding, medical illustration, health informatics and other technical health positions not covered by specific codes.

Key responsibilities

  • Providing specialist health support services
  • Collecting, analysing and managing health data
  • Supporting clinical teams with technical expertise
  • Maintaining professional standards and quality assurance
  • Contributing to service development and improvement

Qualifications and entry routes

Varies by role. Clinical coders require CHIA (Certified Health Informatics Australasia) or NHS coding qualifications. Health promotion officers need relevant degrees. Medical illustrators require specialist degrees.

Career outlook

Health informatics and clinical coding roles are growing rapidly. Digital health transformation is creating new career pathways.

Key skills

Specialist health knowledge Data management Analytical skills Communication IT proficiency

Common industries

  • NHS trusts
  • Public health agencies
  • Health informatics companies
  • Clinical research
  • Health education

Data coverage

SOC code 3219
Data source ONS ASHE
Years available 2015–2025
Estimated jobs 8,000

Median Salary

£25,017

Mean Salary

£25,580

Jobs (000s)

8k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

Median: £25,017
P10: --P25: --Median: £25kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Mid Level

£25,017

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Nominal growth: +10.3%Real growth: -20.2%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£25,017

Full-time Only

£30,575

Full-time premium: +£5,558