Science & Research Spokane, WA Pop. 228,989

Epidemiologist Salary in Spokane, Washington

The median epidemiologist salary in Spokane, WA is $72,238 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 20% below the Washington state average.

City Median

$72,238

vs State Avg

$-18,060

vs National

$-6,282

Cost of Living

92%

Epidemiologist Salary in Spokane by Experience

In Spokane, an entry-level epidemiologist earns around $47,840, while experienced professionals earn up to $110,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$47,840

$-4,160 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$73,600

$-6,400 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$110,400

$-9,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Spokane, WA

Percentile	Spokane	WA State	National
10th Percentile	$46,000	$57,500	$50,000
25th Percentile	$57,040	$71,300	$62,000
Median (50th)	$72,238	$90,298	$78,520
75th Percentile	$92,920	$116,150	$101,000
90th Percentile	$115,920	$144,900	$126,000

Epidemiologist Salary in Other Washington Cities

How to Become a Epidemiologist in Spokane

Education

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