How much does an epidemiologist make in California?
$110,800a year
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists in California. That is $53.25 an hour or $9,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.25
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 1,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,910Median: $110,800Highest 10%: $168,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,910 | $34.57 | |
| 25th | $86,310 | $41.50 | |
| Median | $110,800 | $53.25 | |
| 75th | $134,000 | $64.41 | |
| 90th | $168,200 | $80.88 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $130,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $125,300 |
| Sacramento, CA | $112,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $78,350 |
| Fresno, CA | $63,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for epidemiologists.
| 1. Massachusetts | $115,900 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $112,400 |
| 3. California | $110,800 |
| 4. New Jersey | $109,800 |
| 5. Washington | $108,200 |
| 6. Minnesota | $104,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an epidemiologist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $53.25 ($110,800 a year).
Do epidemiologists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $110,800 against $87,220 nationally, 27% more.
Where does California rank for epidemiologist pay?
California ranks 3 of 42 states.
Which city in California pays epidemiologists the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $130,400 a year.
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.