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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to assistant professor of public administration jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. In fact, our research shows that Alaska is the best state for assistant professors of public administration in America. The best city in America for assistant professors of public administration with the highest pay is Syracuse, NY.
Alaska is the best state for jobs for assistant professors of public administration, and Arkansas is the worst. The most common pay in Alaska is $123,273, while the median pay in Arkansas is $42,205.If you are currently seeking employment as an assistant professor of public administration, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for assistant professors of public administration in 2026
1. Alaska
Total assistant professor of public administration jobs: 91 Average annual salary: $123,273 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $215,000 Location Quotient: 1.96
2. New York
Total assistant professor of public administration jobs: 1,406 Average annual salary: $91,028 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $180,000 Location Quotient: 1.97
3. Rhode Island
Total assistant professor of public administration jobs: 68 Average annual salary: $93,129 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $184,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
4. District of Columbia
Total assistant professor of public administration jobs: 273 Average annual salary: $89,267 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $177,000 Location Quotient: 2.93
5. Vermont
Total assistant professor of public administration jobs: 75 Average annual salary: $78,376 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $161,000 Location Quotient: 1.76
6. California
Total assistant professor of public administration jobs: 1,351 Average annual salary: $89,961 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $178,000 Location Quotient: 0.83
7. Massachusetts
Total assistant professor of public administration jobs: 374 Average annual salary: $82,465 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 0.73
8. West Virginia
Total assistant professor of public administration jobs: 166 Average annual salary: $66,592 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 1.96
9. Mississippi
Total assistant professor of public administration jobs: 149 Average annual salary: $69,605 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
10. Connecticut
Total assistant professor of public administration jobs: 113 Average annual salary: $84,173 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $170,000 Location Quotient: 0.61
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Detailed list of the best states for an assistant professor of public administration
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $123,273 | $70,000 | 739,795 | 91 |
| 2 | New York | $91,028 | $45,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,406 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $93,129 | $47,000 | 1,059,639 | 68 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $89,267 | $45,000 | 693,972 | 273 |
| 5 | Vermont | $78,376 | $38,000 | 623,657 | 75 |
| 6 | California | $89,961 | $45,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,351 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $82,465 | $40,000 | 6,859,819 | 374 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $66,592 | $32,000 | 1,815,857 | 166 |
| 9 | Mississippi | $69,605 | $34,000 | 2,984,100 | 149 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $84,173 | $41,000 | 3,588,184 | 113 |
| 11 | Delaware | $82,547 | $40,000 | 961,939 | 45 |
| 12 | Michigan | $70,785 | $34,000 | 9,962,311 | 397 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $76,175 | $39,000 | 755,393 | 25 |
| 14 | Maryland | $79,703 | $39,000 | 6,052,177 | 273 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $69,212 | $32,000 | 9,005,644 | 593 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $80,928 | $39,000 | 1,342,795 | 21 |
| 17 | Utah | $68,095 | $32,000 | 3,101,833 | 198 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $66,791 | $31,000 | 12,805,537 | 764 |
| 19 | Maine | $70,736 | $33,000 | 1,335,907 | 62 |
| 20 | Nevada | $74,670 | $35,000 | 2,998,039 | 54 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $66,602 | $33,000 | 1,920,076 | 118 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $66,641 | $32,000 | 5,795,483 | 268 |
| 23 | Illinois | $68,901 | $34,000 | 12,802,023 | 477 |
| 24 | Ohio | $67,163 | $32,000 | 11,658,609 | 354 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $57,805 | $27,000 | 4,454,189 | 353 |
| 26 | Virginia | $61,971 | $29,000 | 8,470,020 | 857 |
| 27 | Iowa | $61,888 | $30,000 | 3,145,711 | 193 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $57,671 | $27,000 | 10,273,419 | 598 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $57,970 | $27,000 | 4,684,333 | 193 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $55,316 | $26,000 | 5,024,369 | 319 |
| 31 | Indiana | $62,881 | $30,000 | 6,666,818 | 165 |
| 32 | Montana | $51,321 | $24,000 | 1,050,493 | 126 |
| 33 | Kansas | $57,464 | $28,000 | 2,913,123 | 97 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $52,423 | $26,000 | 869,666 | 53 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $57,622 | $28,000 | 5,576,606 | 240 |
| 36 | Arizona | $59,087 | $27,000 | 7,016,270 | 138 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $54,405 | $26,000 | 6,715,984 | 214 |
| 38 | Washington | $57,827 | $26,000 | 7,405,743 | 272 |
| 39 | Oregon | $50,832 | $22,000 | 4,142,776 | 375 |
| 40 | Colorado | $50,333 | $24,000 | 5,607,154 | 549 |
| 41 | Missouri | $53,008 | $26,000 | 6,113,532 | 243 |
| 42 | Texas | $48,137 | $22,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,369 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $62,776 | $35,000 | 1,427,538 | 15 |
| 44 | Alabama | $48,029 | $22,000 | 4,874,747 | 244 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $50,152 | $23,000 | 2,088,070 | 76 |
| 46 | Idaho | $53,001 | $24,000 | 1,716,943 | 38 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $45,653 | $22,000 | 579,315 | 29 |
| 48 | Florida | $47,891 | $22,000 | 20,984,400 | 670 |
| 49 | Georgia | $45,616 | $21,000 | 10,429,379 | 529 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $45,302 | $22,000 | 3,930,864 | 119 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $42,205 | $20,000 | 3,004,279 | 67 |
Highest paying states for assistant professors of public administration
| Rank | State | Avg. Assistant Professor Of Public Administration Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $123,273 |
| 2 | New York | $91,028 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $93,129 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $89,267 |
| 5 | Vermont | $78,376 |
| 6 | California | $89,961 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $82,465 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $66,592 |
| 9 | Mississippi | $69,605 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $84,173 |
| 11 | Delaware | $82,547 |
| 12 | Michigan | $70,785 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $76,175 |
| 14 | Maryland | $79,703 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $69,212 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $80,928 |
| 17 | Utah | $68,095 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $66,791 |
| 19 | Maine | $70,736 |
| 20 | Nevada | $74,670 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $66,602 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $66,641 |
| 23 | Illinois | $68,901 |
| 24 | Ohio | $67,163 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $57,805 |
| 26 | Virginia | $61,971 |
| 27 | Iowa | $61,888 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $57,671 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $57,970 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $55,316 |
| 31 | Indiana | $62,881 |
| 32 | Montana | $51,321 |
| 33 | Kansas | $57,464 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $52,423 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $57,622 |
| 36 | Arizona | $59,087 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $54,405 |
| 38 | Washington | $57,827 |
| 39 | Oregon | $50,832 |
| 40 | Colorado | $50,333 |
| 41 | Missouri | $53,008 |
| 42 | Texas | $48,137 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $62,776 |
| 44 | Alabama | $48,029 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $50,152 |
| 46 | Idaho | $53,001 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $45,653 |
| 48 | Florida | $47,891 |
| 49 | Georgia | $45,616 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $45,302 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $42,205 |
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Updated January 8, 2025