Epidemiologists

Occupation

$83,980
National Median Salary
$40.38
Median Hourly Wage
11,460
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$56,950
$68,040
$83,980
$106,040
$134,860

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+24.6%
10 Year Change
$67,420
2014 Median
$83,980
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Epidemiologists

Industry Annual Median Employment
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities $159,180 90
Scientific Research and Development Services $130,390 640
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $127,800 550
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing $113,530 100
Chemical Manufacturing $113,530 100

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Top Paying States for Epidemiologists

State Annual Median Employment
New Jersey $110,240 —
Massachusetts $104,920 470
Rhode Island $100,820 70
California $100,410 1,590
Washington $99,930 960

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