Epidemiologists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$83,980
↑ 30.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Epidemiologists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Epidemiologists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 30.8% since 2011 ($64,220 → $83,980)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $83,980
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.0% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,980 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $81,390 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $78,520 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | $78,830 | +5.7% |
| 2020 | $74,560 | +5.0% |
| 2019 | $70,990 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | $69,660 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | $69,660 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | $70,820 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | $69,450 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | $67,420 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | $66,330 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | $65,270 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | $64,220 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.