How much does a Public Health Director make? The average Public Health Director salary is $71,113 as of October 28, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $64,598 and $81,512. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
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What does a Public Health Director do?
Public Health Director
Develop and provide support for communications strategies to help promote new initiatives that positively impact the health of patients in jail, for both internal and external audiences.
March 16, 2020
Communicates the roles of governmental public health, health care, and other partners in improving the health of a community.
March 27, 2020
Serves as a clearinghouse of information regarding the status of health programs, policies, regulations, legislation and health related advisements and disseminates current information in a timely manner.
April 07, 2020
Represent the Human Services Director at local Health Director meetings, State initiatives.
April 14, 2020
Provides administrative support to the USET Health Committee Chairperson and Tribal Health Directors by coordinating meetings and conference calls, including preparation of meeting materials, presentations and position papers.
April 27, 2020
Demonstrated ability to interact with wide variety of personnel including faculty, students, departments and external stakeholders.
May 03, 2020
Collaborate with partners in the current PRPHT Steering Committee and the Advisory Board to refine and implement the strategic plan while ensuring that the budget, staff, and priorities are aligned with the PRPHT core mission.
June 08, 2020
Public Health Director Salary in Major Cities
This chart shows the salary comparison for Public Health Director between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of October 28, 2020. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Public Health Director in each city.
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Public Health Director Salary by City
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| City Name | Average Salary |
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| San Francisco, CA | $88,891 |
| Washington, DC | $79,163 |
| Miami, FL | $69,229 |
| Chicago, IL | $75,443 |
| Boston, MA | $80,123 |
| New York, NY | $85,548 |
| Dallas, TX | $70,650 |
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Average Salary Range for Public Health Director
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What is the average salary for Public Health Director in 2020?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Health Director in the United States. The base salary for Public Health Director ranges from $64,598 to $81,512 with the average base salary of $71,113. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,565 to $84,915 with the average total cash compensation of $73,135.
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| Average Salary | Average Salary Range | |
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| Base Salary | $71,113 | $64,598 - $81,512 |
| Bonus | $2,023 | $967 - $3,404 |
| Total Pay | $73,135 | $65,565 - $84,915 |
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
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Comments about Public Health Director
What's the difference between Public Health Analyst and Public Health Director?
According to our latest salary estimation on October 28, 2020. The average salary of Public Health Director is $71,113, and the average salary of Public Health Analyst is $64,095. The average salary of Public Health Analyst is lower than Public Health Director. ( 2020-10-28 salary.com )
I am a Public Health Director, which location’s salary is higher, Barnstable, MA or New Britain, CT?
New Britain, CT typically sees higher pay than Barnstable, MA for Public Health Director. a Public Health Director Salary in New Britain, CT is $76,802 as of October 28, 2020; a Public Health Director Salary in Barnstable, MA is $74,990 as of October 28, 2020. ( 2020-10-28 salary.com )
Public Health Director Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the salary of a Public Health Director vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2020-10-28 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Public Health Director?
Salary ranges for a Public Health Director can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2020-10-28 salary.com )
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Last Update: October 28, 2020