SOC 19-1041 · May 2025 · United States
Epidemiologists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Epidemiologists across the United States is $87,220 per year, measured over 12,090 jobs. The highest state median is in Massachusetts, at $115,890.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Epidemiologists
Pay for this occupation varies by 103.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Massachusetts pays $115,890 and Mississippi pays $56,930.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $115,890 | 660 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $112,370 | 90 | |
| 3 | California | $110,760 | 1,480 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $109,760 | 290 | |
| 5 | Washington | $108,240 | 1,010 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $104,460 | 310 | |
| 7 | Illinois | $102,720 | 240 | |
| 8 | Maryland | $101,830 | 600 | |
| 9 | Nevada | $99,880 | 80 | |
| 10 | Tennessee | $97,310 | 220 |
States with the most Epidemiologists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,480 | $110,760 | |
| 2 | Texas | 1,160 | $77,170 | |
| 3 | Washington | 1,010 | $108,240 | |
| 4 | New York | 670 | $80,220 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 660 | $115,890 | |
| 6 | Maryland | 600 | $101,830 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 510 | $70,880 | |
| 8 | Colorado | 430 | $73,750 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 360 | $87,860 | |
| 10 | Arizona | 340 | $67,260 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $130,400 | 320 |
| 2 | San Diego | $125,320 | 160 |
| 3 | Seattle | $123,970 | 580 |
| 4 | Boston | $115,890 | 620 |
| 5 | Washington | $112,780 | 380 |
| 6 | Sacramento | $111,960 | 260 |
| 7 | Olympia | $108,240 | 330 |
| 8 | Trenton | $105,930 | 110 |
| 9 | Providence | $105,850 | — |
| 10 | Las Vegas | $105,670 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.