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Epidemiologist Salary in Middletown, Delaware

The median epidemiologist salary in Middletown, DE is $76,950 per year, which is 2% below the national median and 3% below the Delaware state average.

City Median
$76,950
vs State Avg
$-2,355
vs National
$-1,570
Cost of Living
98%

Epidemiologist Salary in Middletown by Experience

In Middletown, an entry-level epidemiologist earns around $50,960, while experienced professionals earn up to $117,600 per year. The local cost of living index is 98% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$50,960
$-1,040 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$78,400
$-1,600 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$117,600
$-2,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Middletown, DE

Percentile Middletown
10th Percentile $49,000
25th Percentile $60,760
Median (50th) $76,950
75th Percentile $98,980
90th Percentile $123,480

Epidemiologist Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$82,446
Pop. 70,898
Newark, DE
$80,090
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$77,735
Pop. 21,000
Dover, DE
$75,379
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Epidemiologist in Middletown

Education

Most epidemiologist positions require a master's degree. Middletown and the surrounding Delaware 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 Middletown may vary based on local industry and population growth.