How much does an epidemiologist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $41.93 an hour or $7,268 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.93
- Average (mean)
- $97,890
- Jobs
- 12,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,270 | $29.46 | |
| 25th | $71,090 | $34.18 | |
| Median | $87,220 | $41.93 | |
| 75th | $112,600 | $54.15 | |
| 90th | $138,800 | $66.73 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Massachusetts | $115,900 |
| District of Columbia | $112,400 |
| California | $110,800 |
| New Jersey | $109,800 |
| Washington | $108,200 |
| Minnesota | $104,500 |
| Illinois | $102,700 |
| Maryland | $101,800 |
| Nevada | $99,880 |
| Tennessee | $97,310 |
| Oregon | $93,620 |
| Wisconsin | $88,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $87,860 |
| Michigan | $84,990 |
| Virginia | $84,930 |
| North Carolina | $84,770 |
| South Carolina | $84,660 |
| Connecticut | $83,670 |
| Nebraska | $83,240 |
| New York | $80,220 |
| New Mexico | $79,980 |
| Iowa | $79,880 |
| Kansas | $79,620 |
| Montana | $79,500 |
| Florida | $79,460 |
| Kentucky | $78,810 |
| Indiana | $77,250 |
| Texas | $77,170 |
| Utah | $76,960 |
| Hawaii | $76,780 |
| Ohio | $76,480 |
| Alabama | $74,740 |
| Louisiana | $73,850 |
| Colorado | $73,750 |
| Oklahoma | $72,590 |
| Georgia | $70,880 |
| West Virginia | $70,540 |
| Maine | $68,850 |
| Arizona | $67,260 |
| Missouri | $66,890 |
| Idaho | $66,280 |
| Mississippi | $56,930 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $130,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $125,300 |
| Seattle, WA | $124,000 |
| Boston, MA | $115,900 |
| Washington, DC | $112,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $112,000 |
| Olympia, WA | $108,200 |
| Trenton, NJ | $105,900 |
| Providence, RI | $105,900 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $105,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,400 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $104,500 |
| Albany, NY | $104,300 |
| Chicago, IL | $103,800 |
| New York, NY | $98,340 |
In other countries
Epidemiologist belongs to the international group "Biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Animal Scientist$68,940
- Food Scientist and Technologist$88,720
- Soil and Plant Scientist$78,850
- Biochemist and Biophysicist$127,400
- Microbiologist$87,990
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$76,780
- Biological Scientist$98,920
- Conservation Scientist$73,010
- Forester$76,400
- Medical Scientist$103,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does an epidemiologist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $41.93 ($87,220 a year).
How much does an epidemiologist make a month?
About $7,268 a month before tax, based on a median of $87,220 a year.
How much does an epidemiologist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,270 or less a year ($29.46 an hour); the top 10% make $138,800 or more.
Which state pays epidemiologists the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $115,900 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($112,400) and California ($110,800).
Which city pays epidemiologists the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $130,400 a year.
How many epidemiologists are there in the United States?
About 12,090 people work as epidemiologists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.