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Do you want to become a public health advisor at Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, and you wonder what that means or entails? We have the full list of best states for public health advisors that you can check out, before you begin your journey. As public health advisors are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for public health advisors. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a public health advisor, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
District of Columbia is the best state for jobs for public health advisors, and South Carolina is the worst. The most common pay in District of Columbia is $61,940, while the median pay in South Carolina is $37,347.We found that District of Columbia is the best state for public health advisor jobs, whereas South Carolina is the worst.
10 best states for public health advisors in 2025
1. District of Columbia
Total public health advisor jobs: 366 Average annual salary: $61,940 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Location Quotient: 1.7
2. Wyoming
Total public health advisor jobs: 134 Average annual salary: $50,572 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Location Quotient: 1.74
3. Indiana
Total public health advisor jobs: 1,204 Average annual salary: $51,592 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Location Quotient: 1.43
4. North Dakota
Total public health advisor jobs: 188 Average annual salary: $49,878 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Location Quotient: 1.57
5. New Hampshire
Total public health advisor jobs: 198 Average annual salary: $57,657 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
6. Connecticut
Total public health advisor jobs: 411 Average annual salary: $57,921 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
7. Idaho
Total public health advisor jobs: 292 Average annual salary: $51,047 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Location Quotient: 1.38
8. Wisconsin
Total public health advisor jobs: 1,178 Average annual salary: $48,975 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Location Quotient: 1.66
9. Washington
Total public health advisor jobs: 438 Average annual salary: $61,754 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Location Quotient: 0.47
10. Ohio
Total public health advisor jobs: 1,758 Average annual salary: $49,234 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
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Detailed list of the best states for a public health advisor
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $61,940 | $40,000 | 693,972 | 366 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $50,572 | $35,000 | 579,315 | 134 |
| 3 | Indiana | $51,592 | $34,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,204 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $49,878 | $34,000 | 755,393 | 188 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $57,657 | $37,000 | 1,342,795 | 198 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $57,921 | $37,000 | 3,588,184 | 411 |
| 7 | Idaho | $51,047 | $35,000 | 1,716,943 | 292 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $48,975 | $33,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,178 |
| 9 | Washington | $61,754 | $42,000 | 7,405,743 | 438 |
| 10 | Ohio | $49,234 | $32,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,758 |
| 11 | Oregon | $58,519 | $39,000 | 4,142,776 | 268 |
| 12 | California | $55,304 | $37,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,768 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $48,673 | $33,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,433 |
| 14 | Maryland | $54,123 | $35,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,007 |
| 15 | Virginia | $52,495 | $34,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,391 |
| 16 | Vermont | $48,441 | $31,000 | 623,657 | 149 |
| 17 | Alaska | $55,013 | $43,000 | 739,795 | 69 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $48,019 | $32,000 | 4,684,333 | 547 |
| 19 | Maine | $50,264 | $33,000 | 1,335,907 | 90 |
| 20 | Nevada | $48,153 | $32,000 | 2,998,039 | 327 |
| 21 | Illinois | $49,918 | $33,000 | 12,802,023 | 952 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $47,093 | $30,000 | 1,059,639 | 215 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $49,260 | $32,000 | 12,805,537 | 726 |
| 24 | Kansas | $48,088 | $32,000 | 2,913,123 | 306 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $45,846 | $30,000 | 4,454,189 | 574 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $51,075 | $33,000 | 9,005,644 | 540 |
| 27 | Colorado | $47,738 | $33,000 | 5,607,154 | 867 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $47,033 | $31,000 | 1,815,857 | 67 |
| 29 | Michigan | $42,856 | $28,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,631 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $46,443 | $39,000 | 1,427,538 | 151 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $45,868 | $31,000 | 3,930,864 | 375 |
| 32 | Iowa | $44,467 | $30,000 | 3,145,711 | 523 |
| 33 | Utah | $44,065 | $30,000 | 3,101,833 | 550 |
| 34 | Massachusetts | $48,597 | $31,000 | 6,859,819 | 557 |
| 35 | Alabama | $42,454 | $28,000 | 4,874,747 | 700 |
| 36 | Delaware | $45,890 | $29,000 | 961,939 | 168 |
| 37 | Arizona | $42,215 | $28,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,074 |
| 38 | Montana | $45,409 | $32,000 | 1,050,493 | 34 |
| 39 | Texas | $42,939 | $29,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,872 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $41,772 | $28,000 | 869,666 | 139 |
| 41 | Missouri | $39,396 | $26,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,092 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $42,279 | $29,000 | 1,920,076 | 284 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $40,294 | $26,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,682 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $43,504 | $29,000 | 2,088,070 | 138 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $39,502 | $26,000 | 3,004,279 | 339 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $37,717 | $25,000 | 2,984,100 | 317 |
| 47 | Georgia | $42,443 | $28,000 | 10,429,379 | 663 |
| 48 | New York | $37,258 | $24,000 | 19,849,399 | 963 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $37,154 | $25,000 | 6,715,984 | 382 |
| 50 | Florida | $33,245 | $22,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,346 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $37,347 | $25,000 | 5,024,369 | 232 |
Highest paying states for public health advisors
| Rank | State | Avg. Public Health Advisor Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $61,940 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $50,572 |
| 3 | Indiana | $51,592 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $49,878 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $57,657 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $57,921 |
| 7 | Idaho | $51,047 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $48,975 |
| 9 | Washington | $61,754 |
| 10 | Ohio | $49,234 |
| 11 | Oregon | $58,519 |
| 12 | California | $55,304 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $48,673 |
| 14 | Maryland | $54,123 |
| 15 | Virginia | $52,495 |
| 16 | Vermont | $48,441 |
| 17 | Alaska | $55,013 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $48,019 |
| 19 | Maine | $50,264 |
| 20 | Nevada | $48,153 |
| 21 | Illinois | $49,918 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $47,093 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $49,260 |
| 24 | Kansas | $48,088 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $45,846 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $51,075 |
| 27 | Colorado | $47,738 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $47,033 |
| 29 | Michigan | $42,856 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $46,443 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $45,868 |
| 32 | Iowa | $44,467 |
| 33 | Utah | $44,065 |
| 34 | Massachusetts | $48,597 |
| 35 | Alabama | $42,454 |
| 36 | Delaware | $45,890 |
| 37 | Arizona | $42,215 |
| 38 | Montana | $45,409 |
| 39 | Texas | $42,939 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $41,772 |
| 41 | Missouri | $39,396 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $42,279 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $40,294 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $43,504 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $39,502 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $37,717 |
| 47 | Georgia | $42,443 |
| 48 | New York | $37,258 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $37,154 |
| 50 | Florida | $33,245 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $37,347 |
Expert opinions on the best states for public health advisors
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for public health advisors to find work opportunities?
Vanessa Lamers
Assistant Director of Performance Management and Quality Improvement, Public Health Foundation (PHF)
I always recommend recent graduates look for opportunities with their local or state health department. Health departments are often an excellent resource for internships and positions for recent graduates. They collect, maintain, and analyze a wealth of information on their local jurisdictions and communities, evaluate programs and processes, and provide a wealth of opportunities to gain experience and learn from experts in the field. Many national public health leaders talk of the time they spent in local health departments and how it drastically shaped their careers. There is also a rich nonprofit sector, both domestically and internationally, and a variety of opportunities in academia.
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Updated January 8, 2025