How much does an epidemiologist make in Denver?
$72,410a year
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $34.81 an hour or $6,034 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.81
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 57
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,940Median: $72,410Highest 10%: $90,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,940 | $30.26 | |
| 25th | $68,300 | $32.84 | |
| Median | $72,410 | $34.81 | |
| 75th | $80,700 | $38.80 | |
| 90th | $90,680 | $43.60 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $166,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $141,000 |
| Psychologist | $132,800 |
| School Psychologist | $129,300 |
| Economist | $121,400 |
| Geoscientist | $120,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $109,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,300 |
| Hydrologist | $108,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $106,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an epidemiologist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $34.81 ($72,410 a year).
Do epidemiologists make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $72,410 against $87,220 nationally, 17% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $73,750, so Denver pays 2% less.
Where does Denver rank for epidemiologist pay?
44 of 57 metro areas with data.
How much does an epidemiologist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,680 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.