How much does an epidemiologist make in Louisiana?
$73,850a year
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists in Louisiana. That is $35.50 an hour or $6,154 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.50
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,740Median: $73,850Highest 10%: $105,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,740 | $23.91 | |
| 25th | $61,180 | $29.41 | |
| Median | $73,850 | $35.50 | |
| 75th | $84,100 | $40.43 | |
| 90th | $105,200 | $50.60 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $81,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for epidemiologists.
| 30. Hawaii | $76,780 |
| 31. Ohio | $76,480 |
| 32. Alabama | $74,740 |
| 33. Louisiana | $73,850 |
| 34. Colorado | $73,750 |
| 35. Oklahoma | $72,590 |
| 36. Georgia | $70,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an epidemiologist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $35.50 ($73,850 a year).
Do epidemiologists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $73,850 against $87,220 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for epidemiologist pay?
Louisiana ranks 33 of 42 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays epidemiologists the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $81,240 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.