Public Health Jobs in Texas

Public health jobs in Texas are concentrated in government agencies, academic medical centers, and nonprofit organizations, with active hiring from entry-level health educators through senior epidemiologists and program directors. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor the largest job markets, where established employers like the Texas Department of State Health Services, UTHealth Houston, and Dallas County Health and Human Services maintain deep, ongoing public health workforces. Epidemiology, community health program management, and environmental health are among the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles34
Top employerDepartment of State Health Services
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring20
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEducation

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UTHealth Houston
Data Management Analyst - School of Public Health (10hrs week)
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Data Management Analyst - School of Public Health (10hrs week)
UTHealth Houston
Houston, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
$20 - $27/hr
Bachelor's degree in business
5,001-10,000

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Texas Christian University
Senior Research Associate - Public Health
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Texas Christian University
Added 1w ago
Senior Research Associate - Public Health
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, Texas
Business Development
Events & Tourism
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
Master's degree in social work
501-1,000

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UTHealth Houston
Research Assistant I - School of Public Health (Brownsville)
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UTHealth Houston
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Research Assistant I - School of Public Health (Brownsville)
UTHealth Houston
Brownsville, Texas
Health Informatics
Healthcare Administration
Public Health
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Guidehouse
Public Health Informatics Lead
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Guidehouse
Added 1w ago
Public Health Informatics Lead
Guidehouse
Houston, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$92k - $153k/yr
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Public Health Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
8 jobs
Austin
2 jobs
Dallas
2 jobs
Denton
2 jobs
El Paso
2 jobs
Van
1 job
Anson
1 job
Brady
1 job
Elgin
1 job

Public Health Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

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Department of State Health Services9 open roles
UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston6 open roles
Tarrant County, TX
Tarrant County, TX3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in public health jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or a closely related field
  • Relevant Texas state agency or county health department experience preferred by most employers
  • Certified in Public Health credential valued for program and policy roles across Texas
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SAS, R, or SPSS for epidemiology and surveillance roles
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for community outreach and grant reporting
  • Experience managing federally or state-funded public health programs or grants in Texas

Public Health Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a public health professional in Texas?

Most public health roles in Texas require at least a bachelor's degree in public health, health sciences, or a related field, with many positions preferring a Master of Public Health. Texas does not issue a general state license for public health practitioners, but specific roles such as environmental health officers require registration through the Texas Department of State Health Services. Earning the Certified in Public Health credential strengthens candidacy for program, policy, and epidemiology positions.

Which companies hire public health professionals in Texas?

Texas public health roles are posted by Department of State Health Services, UTHealth Houston, and Tarrant County, TX and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's large network of county health departments, academic health systems, and federally funded community health centers creates consistent demand for public health professionals throughout the state.

Which Texas cities have the most public health jobs?

Houston, Tarrant County, and Austin have the most public health openings in Texas. Houston's concentration of academic medical centers and Harris County's extensive public health infrastructure drive volume there, while Dallas and San Antonio benefit from large county health departments, major university health systems, and a strong base of federally qualified health centers serving diverse, high-need populations.

Are there remote public health jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than many health fields, particularly for analytical, policy, and program coordination roles. About 0% of public health openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of much epidemiology, data analysis, and grant management work. Community outreach and environmental health positions remain largely on-site given their fieldwork requirements.

How can I get hired as a public health professional in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to Texas county health departments and community health centers, which regularly hire program assistants and health educators at the bachelor's level. The Texas Department of State Health Services and large systems like UTHealth Houston run internship and fellowship pipelines that convert to full-time roles. Candidates coming from adjacent positions such as case manager, community health worker, or health educator have a clear lateral path, and completing a CPH exam prep course signals commitment even before accumulating years of experience.

Where can I find and apply to public health jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to public health jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across government agencies, health systems, nonprofits, and community organizations. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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