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Public health analyst opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for public health analysts, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for public health analysts.In fact, our research shows that District of Columbia is the best state for public health analysts in America. The best city in America for public health analysts with the highest pay is New Haven, CT.
We figured that the best places for public health analyst jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.We found that the West is best for public health analysts, and the Northeast is the worst. New Haven, CT is the best city in the country for public health analyst jobs, where as District of Columbia is the best state in the country.
10 best states for public health analysts in 2026
1. District of Columbia
Total public health analyst jobs: 350 Average annual salary: $88,616 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 2.03
2. Maryland
Total public health analyst jobs: 957 Average annual salary: $86,041 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 1.47
3. Indiana
Total public health analyst jobs: 1,051 Average annual salary: $75,888 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Location Quotient: 1.56
4. Ohio
Total public health analyst jobs: 1,526 Average annual salary: $75,752 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $113,000 Location Quotient: 1.46
5. Vermont
Total public health analyst jobs: 133 Average annual salary: $74,955 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $112,000 Location Quotient: 1.69
6. New Hampshire
Total public health analyst jobs: 142 Average annual salary: $90,429 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Location Quotient: 0.79
7. Massachusetts
Total public health analyst jobs: 1,306 Average annual salary: $76,838 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 1.39
8. Connecticut
Total public health analyst jobs: 116 Average annual salary: $90,404 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Location Quotient: 0.34
9. North Carolina
Total public health analyst jobs: 1,422 Average annual salary: $71,162 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $108,000 Location Quotient: 1.44
10. Rhode Island
Total public health analyst jobs: 142 Average annual salary: $73,946 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $111,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
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Detailed list of the best states for a public health analyst
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $88,616 | $58,000 | 693,972 | 350 |
| 2 | Maryland | $86,041 | $56,000 | 6,052,177 | 957 |
| 3 | Indiana | $75,888 | $51,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,051 |
| 4 | Ohio | $75,752 | $50,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,526 |
| 5 | Vermont | $74,955 | $49,000 | 623,657 | 133 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $90,429 | $59,000 | 1,342,795 | 142 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $76,838 | $50,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,306 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $90,404 | $59,000 | 3,588,184 | 116 |
| 9 | North Carolina | $71,162 | $46,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,422 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $73,946 | $48,000 | 1,059,639 | 142 |
| 11 | Maine | $79,057 | $52,000 | 1,335,907 | 33 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $79,590 | $52,000 | 9,005,644 | 285 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $76,427 | $50,000 | 12,805,537 | 369 |
| 14 | Kentucky | $68,986 | $46,000 | 4,454,189 | 459 |
| 15 | Michigan | $65,692 | $44,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,289 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $74,423 | $49,000 | 1,815,857 | 43 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $67,597 | $47,000 | 5,795,483 | 725 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $68,990 | $46,000 | 4,684,333 | 398 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $64,697 | $47,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,024 |
| 20 | New York | $75,268 | $49,000 | 19,849,399 | 594 |
| 21 | Delaware | $71,366 | $47,000 | 961,939 | 133 |
| 22 | California | $71,006 | $48,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,934 |
| 23 | Virginia | $67,628 | $44,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,393 |
| 24 | Kansas | $64,911 | $46,000 | 2,913,123 | 359 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $62,629 | $44,000 | 3,930,864 | 424 |
| 26 | Washington | $71,685 | $51,000 | 7,405,743 | 235 |
| 27 | Alabama | $62,374 | $42,000 | 4,874,747 | 577 |
| 28 | Illinois | $70,318 | $48,000 | 12,802,023 | 448 |
| 29 | Oregon | $69,890 | $49,000 | 4,142,776 | 166 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $62,028 | $45,000 | 579,315 | 78 |
| 31 | Idaho | $59,425 | $42,000 | 1,716,943 | 252 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $60,185 | $45,000 | 755,393 | 110 |
| 33 | Alaska | $63,760 | $50,000 | 739,795 | 46 |
| 34 | Nevada | $60,922 | $41,000 | 2,998,039 | 247 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $54,816 | $37,000 | 6,715,984 | 880 |
| 36 | Iowa | $59,418 | $42,000 | 3,145,711 | 422 |
| 37 | Georgia | $64,152 | $43,000 | 10,429,379 | 435 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $55,731 | $38,000 | 3,004,279 | 374 |
| 39 | Colorado | $59,054 | $43,000 | 5,607,154 | 674 |
| 40 | Missouri | $54,613 | $38,000 | 6,113,532 | 807 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $48,437 | $40,000 | 1,427,538 | 125 |
| 42 | Arizona | $54,116 | $37,000 | 7,016,270 | 838 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $54,628 | $37,000 | 2,984,100 | 228 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $55,579 | $40,000 | 1,920,076 | 214 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $58,191 | $38,000 | 5,024,369 | 131 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $56,464 | $39,000 | 2,088,070 | 74 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $52,643 | $38,000 | 869,666 | 110 |
| 48 | Utah | $53,481 | $38,000 | 3,101,833 | 310 |
| 49 | Texas | $52,831 | $36,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,238 |
| 50 | Montana | $52,237 | $38,000 | 1,050,493 | 62 |
| 51 | Florida | $45,092 | $30,000 | 20,984,400 | 608 |
Highest paying states for public health analysts
| Rank | State | Avg. Public Health Analyst Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $88,616 |
| 2 | Maryland | $86,041 |
| 3 | Indiana | $75,888 |
| 4 | Ohio | $75,752 |
| 5 | Vermont | $74,955 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $90,429 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $76,838 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $90,404 |
| 9 | North Carolina | $71,162 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $73,946 |
| 11 | Maine | $79,057 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $79,590 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $76,427 |
| 14 | Kentucky | $68,986 |
| 15 | Michigan | $65,692 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $74,423 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $67,597 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $68,990 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $64,697 |
| 20 | New York | $75,268 |
| 21 | Delaware | $71,366 |
| 22 | California | $71,006 |
| 23 | Virginia | $67,628 |
| 24 | Kansas | $64,911 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $62,629 |
| 26 | Washington | $71,685 |
| 27 | Alabama | $62,374 |
| 28 | Illinois | $70,318 |
| 29 | Oregon | $69,890 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $62,028 |
| 31 | Idaho | $59,425 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $60,185 |
| 33 | Alaska | $63,760 |
| 34 | Nevada | $60,922 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $54,816 |
| 36 | Iowa | $59,418 |
| 37 | Georgia | $64,152 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $55,731 |
| 39 | Colorado | $59,054 |
| 40 | Missouri | $54,613 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $48,437 |
| 42 | Arizona | $54,116 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $54,628 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $55,579 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $58,191 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $56,464 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $52,643 |
| 48 | Utah | $53,481 |
| 49 | Texas | $52,831 |
| 50 | Montana | $52,237 |
| 51 | Florida | $45,092 |
Expert opinions on the best states for public health analysts
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for public health analysts to find work opportunities?
Dr. Heidi Hancher-Rauch
Associate Professor and Director, Public Health Program Kinesiology, Public Health, University of Indianapolis
Traditionally, public health jobs have been easiest to secure on the east or west coast or near metropolitan areas that house larger health departments, hospitals, and non-profit organizations. However, all cities and towns need public health workers. One thing that has changed during the pandemic is that more public health jobs are available across the nation. Many of our program graduates, and even current MPH students, are finding jobs relevant to the pandemic response. These are not just jobs in epidemiology but also roles in health education, health policy, contact tracing, and data management.
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Updated January 8, 2025