Epidemiologists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for epidemiologists is $41.93 an hour ($87,220 a year). About 12,090 people work in this job there.
Pay range for epidemiologists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.46 | $61,270 |
| 25% of workers | $34.18 | $71,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.93 | $87,220 |
| 75% of workers | $54.15 | $112,640 |
| 90% of workers | $66.73 | $138,800 |
Best-paying states for epidemiologists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $115,890 | 660 |
| District of Columbia | $112,370 | 90 |
| California | $110,760 | 1,480 |
| New Jersey | $109,760 | 290 |
| Washington | $108,240 | 1,010 |
| Minnesota | $104,460 | 310 |
| Illinois | $102,720 | 240 |
| Maryland | $101,830 | 600 |
| Nevada | $99,880 | 80 |
| Tennessee | $97,310 | 220 |
Pay by state
- California · $110,760
- Georgia · $70,880
- Maryland · $101,830
- Massachusetts · $115,890
- New York · $80,220
- Texas · $77,170
- Washington · $108,240
Education, experience and outlook for epidemiologists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +18.7% over ten years, much faster than average · about 800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $103,410 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $98,920 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $127,410 |
| Conservation Scientists | $73,010 |
| Microbiologists | $87,990 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $76,780 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $78,850 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $88,720 |
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