Public health degree salaries vary based on several factors, including where you work and your area of focus. According to the BLS, the median salary for environmental science and protection technicians was $47,370 per year in 2021. Health education specialists and community health workers had a median salary of $48,860 per year. Your level of education may also affect your salary. According to the BLS, epidemiologists earned a median salary of $78,830 in 2021. A master’s in public health is typically required to become an epidemiologist.