How much does an epidemiologist make in Virginia?
$84,930a year
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists in Virginia. That is $40.83 an hour or $7,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.83
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,870Median: $84,930Highest 10%: $121,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,870 | $28.78 | |
| 25th | $74,030 | $35.59 | |
| Median | $84,930 | $40.83 | |
| 75th | $101,300 | $48.69 | |
| 90th | $121,600 | $58.45 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $112,800 |
| Richmond, VA | $82,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for epidemiologists.
| 12. Wisconsin | $88,770 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $87,860 |
| 14. Michigan | $84,990 |
| 15. Virginia | $84,930 |
| 16. North Carolina | $84,770 |
| 17. South Carolina | $84,660 |
| 18. Connecticut | $83,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an epidemiologist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $40.83 ($84,930 a year).
Do epidemiologists make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $84,930 against $87,220 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Virginia rank for epidemiologist pay?
Virginia ranks 15 of 42 states.
Which city in Virginia pays epidemiologists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $112,800 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.