Epidemiologists pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for epidemiologists is $38.57 an hour ($80,220 a year). About 670 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($87,220). New York ranks 20th of 42 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for epidemiologists in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.50 | $67,600 |
| 25% of workers | $32.50 | $67,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.57 | $80,220 |
| 75% of workers | $50.29 | $104,600 |
| 90% of workers | $79.28 | $164,900 |
Epidemiologists pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $104,310 | 70 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $98,340 | 400 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for epidemiologists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +18.7% over ten years, much faster than average · about 800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $87,760 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $104,120 |
| Microbiologists | $81,090 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $101,080 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $94,070 |
| Conservation Scientists | $76,990 |
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