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Epidemiologist Salary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The median epidemiologist salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $67,527 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 6.5% below the North Carolina state average.

City Median
$67,527
vs State Avg
$-4,711
vs National
$-10,993
Cost of Living
86%

Epidemiologist Salary in Winston-Salem by Experience

In Winston-Salem, an entry-level epidemiologist earns around $44,720, while experienced professionals earn up to $103,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$44,720
$-7,280 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$68,800
$-11,200 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$103,200
$-16,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Winston-Salem, NC

Percentile Winston-Salem
10th Percentile $43,000
25th Percentile $53,320
Median (50th) $67,527
75th Percentile $86,860
90th Percentile $108,360

Epidemiologist Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

Charlotte, NC
$76,950
Pop. 874,579
Raleigh, NC
$76,950
Pop. 467,665
Durham, NC
$74,594
Pop. 283,506
Greensboro, NC
$69,098
Pop. 299,035

How to Become a Epidemiologist in Winston-Salem

Education

Most epidemiologist positions require a master's degree. Winston-Salem and the surrounding North Carolina 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 Winston-Salem may vary based on local industry and population growth.