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Epidemiologist Salary in Boulder, Colorado

The median epidemiologist salary in Boulder, CO is $100,506 per year, which is 28.0% above the national median and 21.9% above the Colorado state average.

City Median
$100,506
vs State Avg
+$18,060
vs National
+$21,986
Cost of Living
128%

Epidemiologist Salary in Boulder by Experience

In Boulder, an entry-level epidemiologist earns around $66,560, while experienced professionals earn up to $153,600 per year. The local cost of living index is 128% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$66,560
+$14,560 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$102,400
+$22,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$153,600
+$33,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Boulder, CO

Percentile Boulder
10th Percentile $64,000
25th Percentile $79,360
Median (50th) $100,506
75th Percentile $129,280
90th Percentile $161,280

Epidemiologist Salary in Other Colorado Cities

Denver, CO
$87,942
Pop. 715,522
Fort Collins, CO
$83,231
Pop. 169,810
Aurora, CO
$82,446
Pop. 386,261
Colorado Springs, CO
$78,520
Pop. 478,961

How to Become a Epidemiologist in Boulder

Education

Most epidemiologist positions require a master's degree. Boulder 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 Boulder may vary based on local industry and population growth.