How much does an epidemiologist make in Columbus?
$80,980a year
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $38.93 an hour or $6,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.93
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 57
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,060Median: $80,980Highest 10%: $110,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,060 | $29.84 | |
| 25th | $69,970 | $33.64 | |
| Median | $80,980 | $38.93 | |
| 75th | $104,600 | $50.27 | |
| 90th | $110,400 | $53.05 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $170,400 |
| Psychologist | $127,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $104,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $104,400 |
| School Psychologist | $100,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,920 |
| Hydrologist | $98,200 |
| Chemist | $94,170 |
| Medical Scientist | $84,300 |
| Geoscientist | $84,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an epidemiologist make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $38.93 ($80,980 a year).
Do epidemiologists make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $80,980 against $87,220 nationally, 7% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $76,480, so Columbus pays 6% more.
Where does Columbus rank for epidemiologist pay?
31 of 57 metro areas with data.
How much does an epidemiologist make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,400 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.