Epidemiologists Salary
The median epidemiologists salary in the United States is $87,220 per year ($41.93/hour). Salaries range from $61,270 at the entry level to $138,800+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 12,090 epidemiologists jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 16.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$87,220
per year
Hourly Rate
$41.93
per hour
Employment
12,090
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$61,270
25th percentile
$71,090
Median
$87,220
75th percentile
$112,640
90th percentile
$138,800
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+16.2%
Much faster than average
Annual Openings
800
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Master's degree
Epidemiologists Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$57K$116K■ No data
Top Paying States
Massachusetts
$116K
+33%
District of Columbia
$112K
+29%
California
$111K
+27%
New Jersey
$110K
+26%
Washington
$108K
+24%
Minnesota
$104K
+20%
Illinois
$103K
+18%
Maryland
$102K
+17%
Nevada
$100K
+15%
Tennessee
$97K
+12%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $115,890 | +32.9% |
| District of Columbia | $112,370 | +28.8% |
| California | $110,760 | +27.0% |
| New Jersey | $109,760 | +25.8% |
| Washington | $108,240 | +24.1% |
| Minnesota | $104,460 | +19.8% |
| Illinois | $102,720 | +17.8% |
| Maryland | $101,830 | +16.8% |
| Nevada | $99,880 | +14.5% |
| Tennessee | $97,310 | +11.6% |
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Epidemiologists Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,400 | +49.5% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $125,320 | +43.7% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $123,970 | +42.1% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $115,890 | +32.9% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $112,780 | +29.3% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $111,960 | +28.4% |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $108,240 | +24.1% |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $105,930 | +21.5% |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $105,850 | +21.4% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $105,670 | +21.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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