How much does a public health administrator make?

The average public health administrator salary in the United States is $59,146. Public health administrator salaries typically range between $40,000 and $86,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for public health administrators is $28.44 per hour. Public health administrator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Public health administrators earn the highest average salary in Massachusetts.

Public health administrator salary

Q: What state pays Public Health Administrators the most?

Massachusetts pays Public Health Administrators the most in the United States, with an average salary of $83,398 per year, or $40.10 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a public health administrator?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a public health administrator if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New Hampshire you should be paid close to $82,362 per year.

Average public health administrator salary

$59,146

$28.44 hourly rate

Entry-level public health administrator salary

$40,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Public Health Administrator Salaries

The average salary for a Public Health Administrator stands at approximately $59,146 annually. This figure reflects the national average and can vary based on several factors, including experience, geographical location, and the specific sector within public health. For instance, professionals in states like California and New York often see higher salaries due to increased demand and cost of living adjustments.

Experience plays a significant role in salary progression. Entry-level positions may start lower, but as administrators gain experience, salaries can rise significantly. Additionally, those working in management or specialized roles often command higher compensation. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for aspiring public health administrators looking to maximize their career potential.

Salary Insights by Location

Public health administrators in metropolitan areas typically earn more than those in rural settings. For example, salaries in urban centers can exceed the national average, reflecting the demand for public health initiatives in densely populated regions. This salary overview provides a solid foundation for evaluating job offers and negotiating salaries in this impactful field.

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Public health administrator salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a public health administrator typically falls between $59,146 and $96,205.

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$59,146yearly

glassdoor[1]

$76,956yearly

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$92,102yearly

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$59,723yearly

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$96,205yearly

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$65,000yearly

Average public health administrator salary by state

The average public health administrator salary in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Delaware are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average public health administrator salary states are Kansas, Florida, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for public health administrators

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New Hampshire	$82,362	$39.60
2	Rhode Island	$76,962	$37.00
3	Delaware	$81,247	$39.06
4	Vermont	$66,888	$32.16
5	Massachusetts	$83,398	$40.10
6	Minnesota	$66,178	$31.82
7	North Carolina	$66,983	$32.20
8	Tennessee	$65,628	$31.55
9	Wyoming	$63,786	$30.67
10	Maine	$77,782	$37.40
11	Washington	$64,122	$30.83
12	Idaho	$60,424	$29.05
13	California	$68,031	$32.71
14	Georgia	$63,668	$30.61
15	Michigan	$59,937	$28.82
16	Colorado	$63,537	$30.55
17	Pennsylvania	$69,999	$33.65
18	South Carolina	$66,847	$32.14
19	New Jersey	$71,750	$34.50
20	Ohio	$58,662	$28.20
21	Connecticut	$69,901	$33.61
22	Alabama	$57,167	$27.48
23	Illinois	$65,086	$31.29
24	Alaska	$63,445	$30.50
25	New York	$68,266	$32.82
26	Iowa	$57,578	$27.68
27	Nevada	$57,939	$27.86
28	Oregon	$61,716	$29.67
29	Oklahoma	$55,494	$26.68
30	Missouri	$57,003	$27.41
31	Wisconsin	$55,951	$26.90
32	West Virginia	$59,389	$28.55
33	Virginia	$61,438	$29.54
34	Texas	$56,328	$27.08
35	Kentucky	$55,139	$26.51
36	Hawaii	$51,235	$24.63
37	South Dakota	$54,402	$26.15
38	Utah	$53,314	$25.63
39	District of Columbia	$60,670	$29.17
40	Maryland	$59,898	$28.80
41	Indiana	$50,896	$24.47
42	North Dakota	$51,302	$24.66
43	Arizona	$48,376	$23.26
44	New Mexico	$54,008	$25.97
45	Arkansas	$49,477	$23.79
46	Louisiana	$51,823	$24.91
47	Kansas	$48,946	$23.53
48	Nebraska	$47,510	$22.84
49	Mississippi	$48,664	$23.40
50	Florida	$48,755	$23.44
51	Montana	$47,809	$22.99

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Highest paying cities for public health administrators

The highest-paying cities for public health administrators are Dover, DE, Portland, ME, and Santa Rosa, CA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Dover, DE	$81,003	$38.94
2	Portland, ME	$78,411	$37.70
3	Santa Rosa, CA	$70,647	$33.96
4	Harrisburg, PA	$69,764	$33.54
5	Chicago, IL	$65,464	$31.47
6	Denver, CO	$63,580	$30.57
7	Detroit, MI	$60,454	$29.06
8	Indianapolis, IN	$50,631	$24.34
9	Little Rock, AR	$49,506	$23.80
10	Saint Petersburg, FL	$48,978	$23.55

Public health administrator salary details

A public health administrator's salary ranges from $40,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $86,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average public health administrator salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a public health administrator's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$86,000	$7,167	$41
75th Percentile	$72,000	$6,000	$35
Average	$59,146	$4,929	$28
25th Percentile	$48,000	$4,000	$23
10th Percentile	$40,000	$3,333	$19

Highest paying public health administrator jobs

The highest paying types of public health administrators are medical director, service director, and practice manager.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Patient Care Manager	$65,369	$5,447	$31.43	123,652
Nurse Manager	$83,684	$6,974	$40.23	380,264
Department Director	$97,804	$8,150	$47.02	73,424
Clinical Manager	$84,066	$7,005	$40.42	81,863
Interim Director	$104,142	$8,678	$50.07	49,433
Pharmacist Manager	$93,996	$7,833	$45.19	61,178

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Which companies pay public health administrators the most?

Public health administrator salaries at City of Detroit and Fallon are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average public health administrator salary at companies like Metro Nashville and Town of Winthrop are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	City of Detroit	$81,036	$38.96
2	Fallon	$72,494	$34.85
3	Metro Nashville	$64,048	$30.79
4	Town of Winthrop	$62,654	$30.12
5	Pennsylvania State Treasurer	$61,394	$29.52
6	Delaware State Government	$61,088	$29.37
7	Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania	$60,881	$29.27
8	Americorps	$60,187	$28.94
9	Indiana State Police	$52,100	$25.05

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Public health administrator salary trends

The average public health administrator salary has risen by $10,141 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average public health administrator earned $49,005 annually, but today, they earn $59,146 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for public health administrators over the last decade.

Compare public health administrator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average public health administrator salary over time

Compare public health administrator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Public health administrator salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$59,100	$28.44	+3.2%
2025	$57,300	$27.54	+1.2%
2024	$56,600	$27.19	+1.4%
2023	$55,800	$26.82	+1.8%
2022	$54,800	$26.32	+2.1%

Recently added public health administrator salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
SOC Support Services	Mobility Administrator-Washington, DC-Public Trust	Washington, DC	06/25/2025	$107,355
State of Indiana	Public Health Administrator	Indianapolis, IN	04/18/2025	$67,314
Monterey County, Ca	Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator II	Salinas, CA	02/21/2025	$66,432
Deldot	Public Health Treatment Program Administrator	Dover, DE	02/17/2025	$62,483
City of Bloomington, Mn	Assistant Public Health Administrator	Bloomington, MN	01/26/2025	$107,168
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania	Public Health Program Administrator	Kane, PA	01/18/2025	$66,250
Harnett County, North Carolina	Local Public Health Administrator	Lillington, NC	12/17/2024	$70,540
Neheadstart	Administrator-Office of Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology-Public Health	Lincoln, NE	12/15/2024	$66,930
State of Nebraska	Administrator-Office of Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology-Public Health	Lincoln, NE	12/14/2024	$66,930
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania	Public Health Program Administrator	Kane, PA	12/07/2024	$66,250

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