Science & Research Ohio (OH) Rank #38 of 50

Epidemiologist Salary in Ohio

The median epidemiologist salary in Ohio is $70,668 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $78,520.

Median Salary

$70,668

vs National

$-7,852

State Rank

#38 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Epidemiologist Salary in Ohio by Experience

In Ohio, an entry-level epidemiologist earns around $46,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $108,000 per year. The cost of living index in Ohio is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$46,800

$-5,200 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$72,000

$-8,000 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$108,000

$-12,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Ohio

Percentile	OH Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$45,000	$50,000	$-5,000
25th Percentile	$55,800	$62,000	$-6,200
Median (50th)	$70,668	$78,520	$-7,852
75th Percentile	$90,900	$101,000	$-10,100
90th Percentile	$113,400	$126,000	$-12,600

Epidemiologist Salary by City in Ohio

The largest employment areas for epidemiologists in Ohio include Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Columbus, OH

$74,594

Pop. 905,748 · COL 95%

Cleveland, OH

$67,527

Pop. 372,624 · COL 86%

Cincinnati, OH

$70,668

Pop. 309,317 · COL 90%

Toledo, OH

$64,386

Pop. 270,871 · COL 82%

Akron, OH

$65,957

Pop. 190,469 · COL 84%

How to Become a Epidemiologist in Ohio

Education

Most epidemiologist positions require a master's degree. Ohio has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

EpidemiologyBiostatisticsSAS/RDisease SurveillanceResearch MethodsPublic Health

Job Outlook in Ohio

Nationally, epidemiologist employment is projected to grow 27% over the next decade (much faster than average). Ohio's demand may vary based on local industry trends.