How much does an epidemiologist make in New Jersey?
$109,800a year
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists in New Jersey. That is $52.77 an hour or $9,147 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.77
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,360Median: $109,800Highest 10%: $162,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,360 | $34.31 | |
| 25th | $84,990 | $40.86 | |
| Median | $109,800 | $52.77 | |
| 75th | $121,900 | $58.60 | |
| 90th | $162,500 | $78.11 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $105,900 |
| New York, NY | $98,340 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $81,570 |
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 |
| 7. Illinois | $102,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an epidemiologist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $52.77 ($109,800 a year).
Do epidemiologists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $109,800 against $87,220 nationally, 26% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for epidemiologist pay?
New Jersey ranks 4 of 42 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays epidemiologists the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $105,900 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.