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Epidemiologist Salary in Aurora, Colorado

The median epidemiologist salary in Aurora, CO is $82,446 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 0.0% above the Colorado state average.

City Median
$82,446
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
+$3,926
Cost of Living
105%

Epidemiologist Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level epidemiologist earns around $54,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $126,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$54,600
+$2,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$84,000
+$4,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$126,000
+$6,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, CO

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $52,500
25th Percentile $65,100
Median (50th) $82,446
75th Percentile $106,050
90th Percentile $132,300

Epidemiologist Salary in Other Colorado Cities

Boulder, CO
$100,506
Pop. 105,673
Denver, CO
$87,942
Pop. 715,522
Fort Collins, CO
$83,231
Pop. 169,810
Colorado Springs, CO
$78,520
Pop. 478,961

How to Become a Epidemiologist in Aurora

Education

Most epidemiologist positions require a master's degree. Aurora and the surrounding Colorado area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

EpidemiologyBiostatisticsSAS/RDisease SurveillanceResearch MethodsPublic Health

Job Outlook

Nationally, epidemiologist employment is projected to grow 27% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.