What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Public Health Physician Assistant?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Public Health Physician Assistant jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Soledad, CA (49.6% above average), followed by Bellevue, WA and Nome, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Soledad, CA $179,826 $14,985 $3,458 $86.45 Bellevue, WA $156,532 $13,044 $3,010 $75.26 Nome, AK $149,123 $12,426 $2,867 $71.69 Modesto, CA $148,492 $12,374 $2,855 $71.39 Fairfield County, CT $148,095 $12,341 $2,847 $71.20 Berkeley, CA $147,193 $12,266 $2,830 $70.77 Berlin Corners, VT $146,924 $12,243 $2,825 $70.64 King County, WA $146,827 $12,235 $2,823 $70.59 Oak Bluffs, MA $145,576 $12,131 $2,799 $69.99 San Carlos, CA $145,155 $12,096 $2,791 $69.79

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Public Health Physician Assistant Salary

Q: How much does a Public Health Physician Assistant make?

The average annual pay for a public health physician assistant in the United States is $120,212 a year — that works out to approximately $57.79 an hour. The middle 80% of Public Health Physician Assistants earn between $84,500 (10th percentile) and $157,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Public Health Physician Assistant Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Public Health Physician Assistant in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Hematologist Bone Marrow Transplant Physician at $185,975 (154.7%) above Public Health Physician Assistant. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Hematologist Bone Marrow Transplant Physician $306,187 $25,515 $5,888 $147.21 Graduate Doctor $165,527 $13,793 $3,183 $79.58 Physician Assistant Physician Assistant $120,212 $10,017 $2,311 $57.79 Safety Assistant $48,787 $4,065 $938 $23.46 Medical Assistant Float $41,722 $3,476 $802 $20.06

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Public Health Physician Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$120,212

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Ohio

$116,113

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How much does a Public Health Physician Assistant make?

As of May 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Public Health Physician Assistant in the United States is $120,212 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $57.79 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,311/week or $10,017/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $178,000 and as low as $58,500, the majority of Public Health Physician Assistant salaries currently range between $100,000 (25th percentile) to $135,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $157,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Public Health Physician Assistant varies greatly (by as much as 35500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Public Health Physician Assistant in your area makes on average $116,113 per year, or $4,099 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $120,212. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Public Health Physician Assistant salaries.

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

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Public Health Physician Assistant Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Public Health Physician Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Soledad, CA, , with Bellevue, WA, and Nome, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Nome, AK, beats the national average by $28,911 (24.1%), and Soledad, CA, furthers that trend with another $59,614 (49.6%) above the $120,212 average.

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

However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 21% between Soledad, CA, and San Carlos, CA, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a Public Health Physician Assistant role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Soledad, CA	$179,826	$14,985	$3,458	$86.45
Bellevue, WA	$156,532	$13,044	$3,010	$75.26
Nome, AK	$149,123	$12,426	$2,867	$71.69
Modesto, CA	$148,492	$12,374	$2,855	$71.39
Fairfield County, CT	$148,095	$12,341	$2,847	$71.20
Berkeley, CA	$147,193	$12,266	$2,830	$70.77
Berlin Corners, VT	$146,924	$12,243	$2,825	$70.64
King County, WA	$146,827	$12,235	$2,823	$70.59
Oak Bluffs, MA	$145,576	$12,131	$2,799	$69.99
San Carlos, CA	$145,155	$12,096	$2,791	$69.79

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Public Health Physician Assistant Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Public Health Physician Assistant category.

For example Hematologist Bone Marrow Transplant Physician jobs pay as much as $185,975 (154.7%) more than the average Public Health Physician Assistant salary of $120,212. If you're qualified, finding work as a Hematologist Bone Marrow Transplant Physician may help you make more money than that of the average Public Health Physician Assistant position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Hematologist Bone Marrow Transplant Physician	$306,187	$25,515	$5,888	$147.21
Graduate Doctor	$165,527	$13,793	$3,183	$79.58
Physician Assistant Physician Assistant	$120,212	$10,017	$2,311	$57.79
Safety Assistant	$48,787	$4,065	$938	$23.46
Medical Assistant Float	$41,722	$3,476	$802	$20.06

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Infographic detailing Public Health Physician Assistant salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $120,212 per year or $57.79 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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