How much does an epidemiologist make in Baltimore?
$94,690a year
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $45.52 an hour or $7,891 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.52
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 57
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,700Median: $94,690Highest 10%: $142,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,700 | $35.43 | |
| 25th | $82,830 | $39.82 | |
| Median | $94,690 | $45.52 | |
| 75th | $113,200 | $54.41 | |
| 90th | $142,600 | $68.54 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists.
| Washington, DC | $112,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $81,570 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $152,700 |
| Hydrologist | $138,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $124,600 |
| Chemist | $118,900 |
| School Psychologist | $114,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $108,200 |
| Life Scientist | $105,900 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $99,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an epidemiologist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $45.52 ($94,690 a year).
Do epidemiologists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $94,690 against $87,220 nationally, 9% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $101,800, so Baltimore pays 7% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for epidemiologist pay?
19 of 57 metro areas with data.
How much does an epidemiologist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $142,600 or more.
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.