SOC 191041

Epidemiologists

Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.

National Median

$83,980

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$83,980

Entry Level (10th pct)

$56,950

Experienced (90th pct)

$134,860

Total Employed

11,460

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$56,950 - $68,040
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$68,040 - $106,040
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$106,040 - $134,860

Highest Paying Locations for Epidemiologists

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

$139,670

+66.3% vs national

Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

$130,620

+55.5% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$126,390

+50.5% vs national

New Jersey

$110,240

+31.3% vs national

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

$106,660

+27.0% vs national

Epidemiologists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$139,670	40
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$130,620	40
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$126,390	310
New Jersey	$110,240	N/A
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$106,660	240
Massachusetts	$104,920	470
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$104,920	420
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$102,920	480
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$102,530	330
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$101,510	260
Rhode Island	$100,820	70
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$100,460	80
California	$100,410	1,590
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$100,200	180
Washington	$99,930	960
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$99,360	250
Minnesota	$99,360	260
Illinois	$99,220	190
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$98,980	60
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$98,940	N/A
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$98,520	530
District of Columbia	$98,340	100
Tennessee	$96,910	240
Maryland	$94,460	440
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$93,620	90
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$92,620	40
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$92,210	510
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$92,140	130
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$91,930	270
New York	$89,700	460
Oregon	$89,220	120
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$86,120	140
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	$85,640	90
Connecticut	$85,190	160
Virginia	$84,490	240
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$84,360	30
Pittsburgh, PA	$83,970	80
Pennsylvania	$83,800	400
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$82,700	220
Wisconsin	$82,620	90
North Carolina	$82,430	180
Michigan	$81,680	260
Nevada	$81,550	40
Jacksonville, FL	$81,120	30
New Mexico	$81,120	80
Madison, WI	$80,950	40
South Carolina	$80,730	50
Helena, MT	$80,350	30
Richmond, VA	$80,320	80
Iowa	$80,300	80

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Epidemiologists?

The national median annual salary for Epidemiologists is $83,980, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Epidemiologistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Epidemiologistss is Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median salary of $139,670.

How much can an experienced Epidemiologists make?

Top-earning Epidemiologistss (90th percentile) make $134,860 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.