The average salary for a epidemiologist in the United States is $90,430, but the range typically falls between $65,910 and $103,980. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $43.48, with a range between $31.69 and $49.99.
There are approximately 10,230 people employed as a epidemiologist in the United States. With California, Washington, Texas employing the highest number of epidemiologists.The state with the best pay for a epidemiologist is New Jersey, with an average annual salary of $108,790, while Kentucky has the lowest average annual salary of $59,030.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $54,950 | $26.42 |
| 25th Percentile | $65,910 | $31.69 |
| Median | $81,390 | $39.13 |
| 75th Percentile | $103,980 | $49.99 |
| 90th Percentile | $132,230 | $63.57 |
The salary of a epidemiologist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a epidemiologist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for epidemiologists are New Jersey, Massachusetts, California, Rhode Island, Maryland while the worst states are Kentucky, Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi, West Virginia.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $44,840 | $70,580 | $100,740 |
| Alaska | $69,490 | $100,160 | $130,250 |
| Arizona | $44,070 | $65,380 | $87,120 |
| California | $64,050 | $102,390 | $138,320 |
| Colorado | $58,200 | $73,450 | $99,580 |
| Connecticut | $57,890 | $85,670 | $111,550 |
| Florida | $61,490 | $92,110 | $112,460 |
| Georgia | $45,080 | $71,810 | $106,410 |
| Hawaii | $52,040 | $69,020 | $97,530 |
| Illinois | $60,530 | $96,770 | $128,140 |
| Indiana | $59,800 | $76,900 | $98,730 |
| Iowa | $47,090 | $73,660 | $96,570 |
| Kansas | $50,920 | $66,650 | $82,740 |
| Kentucky | $49,430 | $59,030 | $77,940 |
| Louisiana | $45,360 | $62,640 | $80,480 |
| Maryland | $65,980 | $97,550 | $134,750 |
| Massachusetts | $70,530 | $114,300 | $159,780 |
| Michigan | $61,210 | $86,490 | $106,200 |
| Minnesota | $55,630 | $83,650 | $114,900 |
| Mississippi | $44,870 | $64,830 | $93,430 |
| Missouri | $48,500 | $67,310 | $92,100 |
| Montana | $56,110 | $69,250 | $86,670 |
| Nebraska | $55,890 | $77,190 | $110,360 |
| Nevada | $45,080 | $87,060 | $121,330 |
| New Jersey | $73,220 | $108,790 | $149,990 |
| New Mexico | $58,970 | $75,690 | $98,230 |
| New York | $65,950 | $103,280 | $156,000 |
| North Carolina | $50,050 | $110,410 | $178,740 |
| Ohio | $52,770 | $73,610 | $96,680 |
| Oklahoma | $47,800 | $68,360 | $87,470 |
| Oregon | $63,070 | $82,930 | $106,430 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,560 | $91,720 | $165,980 |
| Rhode Island | $83,800 | $96,210 | $111,360 |
| South Carolina | $52,770 | $75,470 | $93,200 |
| Tennessee | $68,480 | $96,440 | $132,480 |
| Texas | $54,320 | $80,970 | $114,520 |
| Utah | $50,230 | $67,860 | $86,150 |
| Virginia | $66,370 | $95,690 | $153,180 |
| Washington | $71,040 | $113,790 | $177,380 |
| West Virginia | $41,480 | $64,790 | $95,580 |
| Wisconsin | $70,660 | $121,150 | $206,280 |
Even between cities, the salary of a epidemiologist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for epidemiologists is Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls area, NY with an average salary of $136,760.The city with the lowest average salary for epidemiologists is Louisville/Jefferson County, KY with an average salary of $58,990.
Areas with highest average salaries for epidemiologists
Areas with lowest average salaries for epidemiologists
The number of epidemiologists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of epidemiologists has increased by 2,730. On average, the number of epidemiologists has been increasing by 9.1% each year. The salary of epidemiologists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of epidemiologists has increased by $6,810. On average, the salary of epidemiologists has been increasing by 2.0% each year.
Epidemiologists are part of the life, physical, and social science occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for epidemiologists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
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