How much does an epidemiologist make in Sacramento?
$112,000a year
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $53.83 an hour or $9,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.83
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 57
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,620Median: $112,000Highest 10%: $146,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,620 | $38.76 | |
| 25th | $96,600 | $46.44 | |
| Median | $112,000 | $53.83 | |
| 75th | $129,300 | $62.18 | |
| 90th | $146,700 | $70.52 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists.
| San Francisco, CA | $130,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $125,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $78,350 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $166,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $153,100 |
| Medical Scientist | $137,600 |
| School Psychologist | $131,900 |
| Physicist | $120,500 |
| Geoscientist | $120,000 |
| Microbiologist | $112,500 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $108,400 |
| Forester | $107,800 |
| Hydrologist | $106,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an epidemiologist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $53.83 ($112,000 a year).
Do epidemiologists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $112,000 against $87,220 nationally, 28% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $110,800, so Sacramento pays 1% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for epidemiologist pay?
6 of 57 metro areas with data.
How much does an epidemiologist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $146,700 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.