How much does a Public Health make?

Updated Oct 29, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$73K - $128K/yr
Base Pay
$68K - $118K/yr
Additional Pay
$5K - $9K/yr

$97K

/yr
$73K$128K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Public Health is $96,578 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $90,029 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $6,548 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $73K-$128K/yr?

Top Paying Companies

For a Public Health in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Public Health in United States. Employers include US Air Force, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and US Army.

1
US Air Force
US Air Force
$100,202/yr
563 open jobs
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Top Paying Companies

For Public Health in United States

1US Air Force$100,202
2Centers for Disease Control and Prevention$100,159
3US Army$99,543

What are total pay estimates for a Public Health at different companies?

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US Air Force
4.1
Public HealthSee 9 salaries from all locations

$100,202

 / yr
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
4
Public HealthSee 7 salaries from all locations

$100,159

 / yr
US Army
3.8
Public HealthSee 5 salaries from all locations

$99,543

 / yr
Georgia Department of Public Health
3.5
Public HealthSee 4 salaries from all locations

$92,581

 / yr
University of Kentucky
4
Public HealthSee 3 salaries from all locations

$41

 / hr
CDC Foundation
4.3
Public HealthSee 3 salaries from all locations

$116,697

 / yr
University of Michigan
4.3
Public HealthSee 3 salaries from all locations

$41

 / hr

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Hennepin County, Minnesota
3.8
Public HealthSee 3 salaries from all locations

$100,759

 / yr
QuikTrip
3.9
Public HealthSee 3 salaries from all locations

$43

 / hr
Boston University
4.2
Public HealthSee 3 salaries from all locations

$46

 / hr
United States Federal Government
4.1
Public HealthSee 3 salaries from all locations

$104,094

 / yr
Washington County, Oregon
4.1
Public HealthSee 2 salaries from all locations

$102,997

 / yr
Air National Guard
4.3
Public HealthSee 2 salaries from all locations

$106,405

 / yr
Anoka County, Minnesota
3.1
Public HealthSee 2 salaries from all locations

$100,615

 / yr
City of Columbus (Ohio)
3.6
Public HealthSee 2 salaries from all locations

$86,969

 / yr
Baltimore County, MD
2.7
Public HealthSee 2 salaries from all locations

$86,565

 / yr
Genesee County Health Department
2.7
Public HealthSee 2 salaries from all locations

$40

 / hr
University of Alabama at Birmingham
4
Public HealthSee 2 salaries from all locations

$61

 / hr
Northside Hospital
4.3
Public HealthSee 2 salaries from all locations

$54

 / hr
Yale University
4.3
Public HealthSee 2 salaries from all locations

$89,731

 / yr
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Public Health Salaries

Job TitleSalary
US Air Force Public Health salaries - 9 salaries reported$100,202/yr
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health salaries - 7 salaries reported$100,159/yr
US Army Public Health salaries - 5 salaries reported$99,543/yr
Georgia Department of Public Health Public Health salaries - 4 salaries reported$92,581/yr
University of Kentucky Public Health salaries - 3 salaries reported$41/hr
CDC Foundation Public Health salaries - 3 salaries reported$116,697/yr
University of Michigan Public Health salaries - 3 salaries reported$41/hr
Hennepin County, Minnesota Public Health salaries - 3 salaries reported$100,759/yr
QuikTrip Public Health salaries - 3 salaries reported$43/hr
Boston University Public Health salaries - 3 salaries reported$46/hr
United States Federal Government Public Health salaries - 3 salaries reported$104,094/yr
Washington County, Oregon Public Health salaries - 2 salaries reported$102,997/yr
Air National Guard Public Health salaries - 2 salaries reported$106,405/yr
Anoka County, Minnesota Public Health salaries - 2 salaries reported$100,615/yr
City of Columbus (Ohio) Public Health salaries - 2 salaries reported$86,969/yr
Baltimore County, MD Public Health salaries - 2 salaries reported$86,565/yr
Genesee County Health Department Public Health salaries - 2 salaries reported$40/hr
University of Alabama at Birmingham Public Health salaries - 2 salaries reported$61/hr
Northside Hospital Public Health salaries - 2 salaries reported$54/hr
Yale University Public Health salaries - 2 salaries reported$89,731/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Public Health in United States

The top paying industry for a Public Health in United States is Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $100,159.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$100,159

    0% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Public Health are US Air Force, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and US Army.

US Air ForceUS Air Force$100,202/yr
US ArmyUS Army$99,543/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?

Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Wellness Advisor

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Public Health Advisor

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Health Screener

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Mental Health Screener

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$57,600

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Wellness Advisor

United States of America

 | <1 year

$19

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

<1 year
2 days ago
Public Health Analyst

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$123,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

10-14 years
2 days ago
Public Health Nurse

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$63,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Allied Health Professional

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$216

/hr

$16 | $200

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago

Public Health pay FAQ

The average salary for a Public Health is $96,578 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 494 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Public Health employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Public Health in United States is $127,559 per year.

The lowest salary for a Public Health in United States is $73,373 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Public Health or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Public Health.

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