How much does an epidemiologist make in Chicago?
$103,800a year
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $49.89 an hour or $8,648 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.89
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 57
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,570Median: $103,800Highest 10%: $138,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,570 | $31.52 | |
| 25th | $80,230 | $38.57 | |
| Median | $103,800 | $49.89 | |
| 75th | $106,200 | $51.07 | |
| 90th | $138,800 | $66.73 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $137,100 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $133,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $133,300 |
| Physical Scientist | $121,700 |
| Geoscientist | $114,000 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $112,800 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,600 |
| Political Scientist | $103,800 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $101,600 |
| Microbiologist | $100,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an epidemiologist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $49.89 ($103,800 a year).
Do epidemiologists make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $103,800 against $87,220 nationally, 19% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $102,700, so Chicago pays 1% more.
Where does Chicago rank for epidemiologist pay?
14 of 57 metro areas with data.
How much does an epidemiologist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,800 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.