What are the main factors that influence an assistant public health officer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for assistant public health officer?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for assistant public health officer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An assistant public health officer's salary?

An assistant public health officer's salary grows with experience: starting around $30,133 for beginners, reaching about $31,028 at mid-level, and approach $31,232 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an assistant public health officer?

assistant public health officer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for assistant public health officer roles are District of Columbia $31,652, California $31,532, Massachusetts $31,111. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of assistant public health officer roles make?

Salaries for assistant public health officer level roles vary by specialization: Public Health Physician Assistant: $251,084; Public Health Consultant: $135,048; Public Health Practitioner: $97,722; Assistant Professor, Public Health: $88,238; Public Health Assistant: $81,113.

assistant public health officer Salary in Alaska

How much does an assistant public health officer make in Alaska? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an assistant public health officer in Alaska is $30,946 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $15.

However, an assistant public health officer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $36,583
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $28,396 to $33,897
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $26,075

10% $26,075

50% (Median) $30,946

90% $36,583

assistant public health officer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$33,897	$2,825	$652	$16
Average	$30,946	$2,579	$595	$15
25th Percentile	$28,396	$2,366	$546	$14

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Key Factors That Influence assistant public health officer Salaries

An assistant public health officer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects assistant public health officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an assistant public health officer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $30,133
Early Career (1-2 years): $30,413
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $31,028
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $31,151
Expert (over 8 years): $31,232

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level assistant public health officer	less than 1 year	$30,133
Early Career Level assistant public health officer	1-2 years	$30,413
Mid-Level Level assistant public health officer	2-4 years	$31,028
Senior-Level Level assistant public health officer	5-8 years	$31,151
Expert Level assistant public health officer	over 8 years	$31,232

How Do assistant public health officer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract assistant public health officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $31,652.
California: $31,532.
Massachusetts: $31,111.

District of Columbia $31,652 California $31,532 Massachusetts $31,111 Washington $30,997 New Jersey $30,986 Alaska $30,946 Connecticut $30,551 New York $30,391

Hawaii $29,879 Rhode Island $29,639 Maryland $29,476 Minnesota $29,253 Colorado $29,167 Illinois $29,139 Oregon $29,030 Delaware $28,950

New Hampshire $28,900 Virginia $28,787 Pennsylvania $28,458 Nevada $28,293 North Dakota $28,238 Michigan $28,153 Wisconsin $28,121 Vermont $28,058

Texas $27,884 Maine $27,872 Arizona $27,855 Ohio $27,835 Georgia $27,572 Indiana $27,441 Wyoming $27,415 Utah $27,375

Iowa $27,358 Kansas $27,221 Louisiana $27,181 North Carolina $27,166 Missouri $27,161 Florida $27,049 Montana $26,989 Nebraska $26,932

Kentucky $26,900 South Carolina $26,786 Tennessee $26,715 Idaho $26,686 New Mexico $26,477 Oklahoma $26,432 Alabama $26,263 South Dakota $25,980

Arkansas $25,826 West Virginia $25,743 Mississippi $25,494

Top Paying Cities for assistant public health officer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Anchorage: $31,254
Jber: $31,254
Indian: $31,102

Anchorage, AK $31,254

Jber, AK $31,254

Indian, AK $31,102

Kongiganak, AK $30,770

Adak, AK $30,717

Atka, AK $30,721

Chignik Lake, AK $30,714

Port Heiden, AK $30,703

Port Lions, AK $30,747

Akiachak, AK $30,764

Akiak, AK $30,776

Akutan, AK $30,750

Alakanuk, AK $30,741

Aleknagik, AK $30,721

Anchor Point, AK $30,734

Aniak, AK $30,643

Anvik, AK $30,723

Bethel, AK $30,770

Chefornak, AK $30,764

Chevak, AK $30,701

Chignik, AK $30,726

Chignik Lagoon, AK $30,718

Chitina, AK $30,633

Chugiak, AK $31,046

Clam Gulch, AK $30,677

Clarks Point, AK $30,726

Cold Bay, AK $30,698

Cooper Landing, AK $30,699

Copper Center, AK $30,669

Cordova, AK $30,688

Crooked Creek, AK $30,689

Dillingham, AK $30,667

Eagle River, AK $31,139

Eek, AK $30,793

Egegik, AK $30,695

Ekwok, AK $30,721

Emmonak, AK $30,733

False Pass, AK $30,746

Marshall, AK $30,767

Gakona, AK $30,669

Girdwood, AK $30,695

Glennallen, AK $30,667

Goodnews Bay, AK $30,692

Grayling, AK $30,738

Saint George Island, AK $30,701

Holy Cross, AK $30,720

Homer, AK $30,728

Hooper Bay, AK $30,774

Hope, AK $31,060

Iliamna, AK $30,721

Kalskag, AK $30,756

Karluk, AK $30,679

Kasigluk, AK $30,754

Kasilof, AK $30,743

Kenai, AK $30,722

King Cove, AK $30,745

King Salmon, AK $30,672

Kipnuk, AK $30,747

Kodiak, AK $30,709

Kotlik, AK $30,777

Kwethluk, AK $30,761

Kwigillingok, AK $30,735

Wasilla, AK $31,182

Larsen Bay, AK $30,701

Levelock, AK $30,714

Lower Kalskag, AK $30,777

Mc Grath, AK $30,641

Manokotak, AK $30,720

Mekoryuk, AK $30,745

Moose Pass, AK $30,662

Mountain Village, AK $30,742

Naknek, AK $30,719

Napakiak, AK $30,759

Nikiski, AK $30,605

New Stuyahok, AK $30,734

Toksook Bay, AK $30,741

Nikolski, AK $30,671

Ninilchik, AK $30,709

Nondalton, AK $30,641

Nunapitchuk, AK $30,762

Old Harbor, AK $30,733

Ouzinkie, AK $30,723

Palmer, AK $30,731

Pedro Bay, AK $30,661

Perryville, AK $30,724

Pilot Point, AK $30,685

Pilot Station, AK $30,785

Platinum, AK $30,693

Big Lake, AK $31,126

Port Alsworth, AK $30,725

Quinhagak, AK $30,778

Red Devil, AK $30,654

Russian Mission, AK $30,683

Saint Marys, AK $30,736

Saint Michael, AK $30,742

Saint Paul Island, AK $30,727

Sand Point, AK $30,710

Scammon Bay, AK $30,805

Seldovia, AK $30,713

Seward, AK $30,701

Shageluk, AK $30,727

Nunam Iqua, AK $30,706

Skwentna, AK $30,624

Sleetmute, AK $30,691

Soldotna, AK $30,757

South Naknek, AK $30,687

Stebbins, AK $30,738

Sterling, AK $30,747

Sutton, AK $30,689

Takotna, AK $30,705

Talkeetna, AK $30,698

Tatitlek, AK $30,731

Togiak, AK $30,693

Tuluksak, AK $30,771

Tuntutuliak, AK $30,778

Tununak, AK $30,721

Tyonek, AK $30,680

Trapper Creek, AK $30,675

Unalakleet, AK $30,678

Unalaska, AK $30,757

Valdez, AK $30,708

Willow, AK $30,685

Yakutat, AK $30,709

Nightmute, AK $30,709

Nikolai, AK $30,630

Dutch Harbor, AK $30,813

Whittier, AK $30,716

Houston, AK $31,053

Fairbanks, AK $30,747

Eielson Afb, AK $31,426

Fort Wainwright, AK $31,426

Clear, AK $30,680

North Pole, AK $31,426

Salcha, AK $31,426

Two Rivers, AK $31,426

Allakaket, AK $30,714

Anaktuvuk Pass, AK $30,761

Arctic Village, AK $30,705

Barrow, AK $30,779

Beaver, AK $30,656

Ester, AK $31,426

Bettles Field, AK $30,657

Buckland, AK $30,801

Cantwell, AK $30,648

Central, AK $30,624

Fort Greely, AK $30,674

Chicken, AK $30,641

Circle, AK $30,688

Prudhoe Bay, AK $30,715

Deering, AK $30,748

Delta Junction, AK $30,689

Eagle, AK $30,625

Elim, AK $30,657

Fort Yukon, AK $30,644

Galena, AK $30,743

Gambell, AK $30,756

Healy, AK $30,671

Anderson, AK $30,720

Hughes, AK $30,744

Huslia, AK $30,738

Kaktovik, AK $30,752

Kaltag, AK $30,723

Kiana, AK $30,787

Kivalina, AK $30,780

Kobuk, AK $30,731

Kotzebue, AK $30,688

Koyuk, AK $30,756

Koyukuk, AK $30,736

Denali National Park, AK $30,694

Manley Hot Springs, AK $30,655

Lake Minchumina, AK $30,646

Minto, AK $30,753

Point Lay, AK $30,732

Nenana, AK $30,662

Noatak, AK $30,748

Nome, AK $30,705

Noorvik, AK $30,798

Northway, AK $30,665

Nulato, AK $30,745

Point Hope, AK $30,708

Rampart, AK $30,726

Ruby, AK $30,627

Savoonga, AK $30,770

Selawik, AK $30,759

Shaktoolik, AK $30,775

Shishmaref, AK $30,660

Shungnak, AK $30,747

Stevens Village, AK $30,710

Tanacross, AK $30,701

Tanana, AK $30,745

Teller, AK $30,772

Tok, AK $30,701

Venetie, AK $30,651

Wainwright, AK $30,756

Wales, AK $30,759

White Mountain, AK $30,780

Brevig Mission, AK $30,773

Ambler, AK $30,743

Chalkyitsik, AK $30,721

Nuiqsut, AK $30,755

Atqasuk, AK $30,722

Juneau, AK $31,512

Angoon, AK $30,677

Auke Bay, AK $31,512

Douglas, AK $31,512

Elfin Cove, AK $30,659

Gustavus, AK $30,719

Haines, AK $30,685

Hoonah, AK $31,155

Kake, AK $30,702

Pelican, AK $30,690

Petersburg, AK $30,693

Sitka, AK $30,710

Port Alexander, AK $30,740

Skagway, AK $30,708

Tenakee Springs, AK $30,653

Ketchikan, AK $30,722

Meyers Chuck, AK $30,681

Coffman Cove, AK $30,711

Thorne Bay, AK $30,728

Craig, AK $30,686

Hydaburg, AK $30,710

Hyder, AK $30,712

Klawock, AK $30,734

Metlakatla, AK $30,730

Point Baker, AK $30,729

Ward Cove, AK $30,722

Wrangell, AK $30,689

assistant public health officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For assistant public health officer roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, assistant public health officer positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view assistant public health officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an assistant public health officer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$37,135	$18.0	20%

assistant public health officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an assistant public health officer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$28,396

Average $30,946/year

$33,897

$2,366

Average $2,579/month

$2,825

$546

Average $595/week

$652

$14

Average $15/hour

$16

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$33,897	$2,825	$652	$16
Average	$30,946	$2,579	$595	$15
25th Percentile	$28,396	$2,366	$546	$14

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