Public Administrator Salary

How much does a Public Administrator make?

As of Mar 20, 2023, the average annual pay for a Public Administrator in the United States is $78,418 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $37.70 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,508/week or $6,534/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $134,000 and as low as $24,000, the majority of Public Administrator salaries currently range between $49,500 (25th percentile) to $104,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $126,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Public Administrator varies greatly (by as much as $54,500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Based on recent job postings on ZipRecruiter, the Public Administrator job market in both Ashburn, VA and the surrounding area is very active. A Public Administrator in your area makes on average $79,490 per year, or $1,072 (1%) more than the national average annual salary of $78,418. Virginia ranks number 15 out of 50 states nationwide for Public Administrator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Public Administrator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

Find your next high paying job as a Public Administrator on ZipRecruiter today.

What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Public Administrator Jobs

We’ve identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Public Administrator job is above the national average. Topping the list is New York City, NY, with Green River, WY and San Mateo, CA close behind in the second and third positions. San Mateo, CA beats the national average by $10,123 (12.9%), and New York City, NY furthers that trend with another $12,805 (16.3%) above the $78,418 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Public Administrator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top ten cities varies very little at 6% between New York City, NY and Santa Monica, CA, reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Public Administrator role.

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Public Administrator Jobs in the U.S.

We found at least five jobs related to the Public Administrator job category that pay more per year than a typical Public Administrator salary. Top examples of these roles include: Informatica Administrator, Remote Practice Administrator, and Remote System Administrator.

Importantly, all of these jobs are paid between $24,290 (31.0%) and $41,137 (52.5%) more than the average Public Administrator salary of $78,418. If you’re qualified, getting hired for one of these related Public Administrator jobs may help you make more money than that of the average Public Administrator position.