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Epidemiologist Salary in Aurora, Illinois

The median epidemiologist salary in Aurora, IL is $74,594 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 0.0% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$74,594
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-3,926
Cost of Living
95%

Epidemiologist Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level epidemiologist earns around $49,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $114,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$49,400
$-2,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$76,000
$-4,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$114,000
$-6,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, IL

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $47,500
25th Percentile $58,900
Median (50th) $74,594
75th Percentile $95,950
90th Percentile $119,700

Epidemiologist Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$84,802
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$84,016
Pop. 2,693,976
Springfield, IL
$66,742
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$64,386
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Epidemiologist in Aurora

Education

Most epidemiologist positions require a master's degree. Aurora and the surrounding Illinois 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.