Epidemiologists salary
The BLS estimates 12,090 Epidemiologists jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $87,220 (May 2025, SOC 19-1041). Across 17 metros with published figures, medians range from $67,260 in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ to $130,400 in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE12,090 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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HIGHEST-PAYING METROS
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$130,400 · 320 jobs
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$123,970 · 580 jobs
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$115,890 · 620 jobs
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$112,780 · 380 jobs
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$111,960 · 260 jobs
- Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA$108,240 · 330 jobs
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$105,400 · 380 jobs
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$104,460 · 290 jobs
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$103,780 · 210 jobs
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$98,340 · 400 jobs
LARGEST METROS
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$115,890 · 620 jobs
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$123,970 · 580 jobs
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$98,340 · 400 jobs
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$105,400 · 380 jobs
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$112,780 · 380 jobs
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$70,880 · 370 jobs
- Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$72,410 · 370 jobs
- Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA$108,240 · 330 jobs
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$130,400 · 320 jobs
- Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$94,690 · 290 jobs
EMPLOYERS WITH THE MOST VISA-SPONSORED FILINGS FOR THIS JOB
- Johns Hopkins University8 filings
- Brigham and Women's Hospital8 filings
- Harvard University6 filings
- Genesis Research6 filings
- University of Illinois5 filings
- Yale University5 filings
- Michigan State University5 filings
- The University of Southern California5 filings
- Health Research Inc. - Roswell Park Divi5 filings
ALL METROS (A–Z)
Questions
What is the median Epidemiologists salary in the U.S.?
$87,220 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $71,090–$112,640.
Where do Epidemiologists earn the most?
Highest metro medians: San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($130,400), Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($123,970), Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($115,890). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.