How much does an epidemiologist make in Seattle?
$124,000a year
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $59.60 an hour or $10,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.60
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 57
- Jobs in the area
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,860Median: $124,000Highest 10%: $183,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,860 | $38.88 | |
| 25th | $103,000 | $49.51 | |
| Median | $124,000 | $59.60 | |
| 75th | $137,400 | $66.08 | |
| 90th | $183,300 | $88.13 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists.
| Olympia, WA | $108,200 |
| Portland, OR | $98,110 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $108,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an epidemiologist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $59.60 ($124,000 a year).
Do epidemiologists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $124,000 against $87,220 nationally, 42% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $108,200, so Seattle pays 15% more.
Where does Seattle rank for epidemiologist pay?
3 of 57 metro areas with data.
How much does an epidemiologist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $183,300 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.