Public Policy Expert

What We Do

A Public Policy Expert influences changes in public policy at a local, state, or international level, and makes decisions regarding those changes.

Work Environment

Many Public Policy Experts work in government positions, although there are other organizations that may require their services.

How to Become

An undergraduate degree in public policy and administration is the best form of education for an entry level job, however, a master's in the same field can help advance a career quickly.

Job Outlook

An 8% increase in jobs for this position is predicted over a period of ten years in this field.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Public Policy Expert was $ 70,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide are 21% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

There are no extra certifications needed for this position.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Public Policy Expert.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Public Policy Expert from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Public Policy Expert:
Below are the salaries for Public Policy Expert, as quoted by the top job websites:

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Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 71,000.00
Alaska - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 53,000.00
Arizona - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 58,000.00
Arkansas - $ 70,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 70,000.00
California - $ 76,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 76,000.00
Colorado - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 62,000.00
Connecticut - $ 81,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 81,000.00
DC - $ 88,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 88,000.00
Delaware - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 62,000.00
Florida - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 66,000.00
Georgia - $ 80,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 80,000.00
Hawaii - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 44,000.00
Idaho - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 47,000.00
Illinois - $ 80,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 80,000.00
Indiana - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 68,000.00
Iowa - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 69,000.00
Kansas - $ 64,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 64,000.00
Kentucky - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 60,000.00
Louisiana - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 61,000.00
Maine - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 62,000.00
Maryland - $ 72,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 72,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 85,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 85,000.00
Michigan - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 71,000.00
Minnesota - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 62,000.00
Mississippi - $ 73,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 73,000.00
Missouri - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 69,000.00
Montana - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 63,000.00
Nebraska - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 52,000.00
Nevada - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 55,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 69,000.00
New Jersey - $ 76,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 76,000.00
New Mexico - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 62,000.00
New York - $ 85,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 85,000.00
North Carolina - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 67,000.00
North Dakota - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 63,000.00
Ohio - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 67,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 65,000.00
Oregon - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 67,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 68,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 65,000.00
South Carolina - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 68,000.00
South Dakota - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 53,000.00
Tennessee - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 65,000.00
Texas - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 68,000.00
Utah - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 55,000.00
Vermont - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 62,000.00
Virginia - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 71,000.00
Washington - $ 72,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 72,000.00
West Virginia - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 66,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 63,000.00
Wyoming - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Public Policy Expert salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Policy Expert $ 59,000.00

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