Epidemiologist Salary
Epidemiologists investigate disease patterns and causes, developing strategies for public health prevention.
Epidemiologist Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level epidemiologists earn around $52,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $80,000. Senior-level epidemiologists can earn $120,000 or more.
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The salary range for epidemiologists varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $50,000, while the top 10% earn $126,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $50,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $62,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $78,520 |
| 75th Percentile | $101,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $126,000 |
Epidemiologist Salary by State
Epidemiologist salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $133,484, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $65,172.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $133,484 | Details → |
| #2 California | $108,358 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $106,002 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $97,365 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $95,794 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $90,298 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $90,298 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $87,942 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $86,372 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $86,372 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $82,446 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $82,446 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $82,446 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $81,661 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $79,305 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $79,305 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $76,950 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $76,950 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $76,164 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $76,164 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $76,164 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $76,164 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $75,379 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $74,594 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $74,594 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $73,809 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $73,024 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $73,024 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $72,238 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $72,238 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $72,238 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $72,238 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $71,453 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $70,668 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $70,668 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $70,668 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $70,668 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $70,668 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $69,883 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $69,883 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $69,883 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $69,098 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $69,098 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $68,312 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $68,312 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $68,312 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $67,527 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $65,957 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $65,957 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $65,172 | Details → |
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- ● Investigate disease outbreaks
- ● Analyze public health data
- ● Design epidemiological studies
- ● Develop prevention strategies
- ● Report findings to officials
Top Skills
Education Required
Master's degree
Job Outlook
Much faster than average — projected 27% growth over the next decade
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