Epidemiologists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for epidemiologists is $87,220, or $41.93 per hour. About 12,090 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $115,890 in Massachusetts to $56,930 in Mississippi.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 42 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $115,890 | $55.72 | 660 | 2.34 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $112,370 | $54.02 | 90 | 1.57 |
| 3 | California | $110,760 | $53.25 | 1,480 | 1.05 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $109,760 | $52.77 | 290 | 0.88 |
| 5 | Washington | $108,240 | $52.04 | 1,010 | 3.67 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $104,460 | $50.22 | 310 | 1.33 |
| 7 | Illinois | $102,720 | $49.39 | 240 | 0.50 |
| 8 | Maryland | $101,830 | $48.96 | 600 | 2.79 |
| 9 | Nevada | $99,880 | $48.02 | 80 | 0.63 |
| 10 | Tennessee | $97,310 | $46.78 | 220 | 0.87 |
| 11 | Oregon | $93,620 | $45.01 | 140 | 0.91 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $88,770 | $42.68 | 90 | 0.41 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $87,860 | $42.24 | 360 | 0.75 |
| 14 | Michigan | $84,990 | $40.86 | 280 | 0.82 |
| 15 | Virginia | $84,930 | $40.83 | 220 | 0.68 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $84,770 | $40.76 | 220 | 0.56 |
| 17 | South Carolina | $84,660 | $40.70 | 50 | 0.27 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $83,670 | $40.23 | 160 | 1.24 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $83,240 | $40.02 | 80 | 1.04 |
| 20 | New York | $80,220 | $38.57 | 670 | 0.88 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $79,980 | $38.45 | 80 | 1.20 |
| 22 | Iowa | $79,880 | $38.41 | 90 | 0.75 |
| 23 | Kansas | $79,620 | $38.28 | 70 | 0.67 |
| 24 | Montana | $79,500 | $38.22 | 100 | 2.44 |
| 25 | Florida | $79,460 | $38.20 | 300 | 0.39 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $78,810 | $37.89 | 120 | 0.79 |
| 27 | Indiana | $77,250 | $37.14 | 170 | 0.66 |
| 28 | Texas | $77,170 | $37.10 | 1,160 | 1.06 |
| 29 | Utah | $76,960 | $37.00 | 190 | 1.37 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $76,780 | $36.91 | 70 | 1.41 |
| 31 | Ohio | $76,480 | $36.77 | 300 | 0.70 |
| 32 | Alabama | $74,740 | $35.93 | 70 | 0.44 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $73,850 | $35.51 | 120 | 0.79 |
| 34 | Colorado | $73,750 | $35.46 | 430 | 1.93 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $72,590 | $34.90 | 120 | 0.88 |
| 36 | Georgia | $70,880 | $34.08 | 510 | 1.34 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $70,540 | $33.91 | 100 | 1.83 |
| 38 | Maine | $68,850 | $33.10 | 60 | 1.25 |
| 39 | Arizona | $67,260 | $32.34 | 340 | 1.35 |
| 40 | Missouri | $66,890 | $32.16 | 120 | 0.50 |
| 41 | Idaho | $66,280 | $31.86 | 40 | 0.67 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $56,930 | $27.37 | 40 | 0.43 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do epidemiologists make?
The median annual wage for epidemiologists in the United States is $87,220, or $41.93 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $61,270, and the top 10% earn $138,800.
How many epidemiologists are employed in the U.S.?
About 12,090 people work as epidemiologists nationwide.
Which state pays epidemiologists the most?
Massachusetts pays the most at a median of $115,890, followed by District of Columbia ($112,370) and California ($110,760).
Which state pays epidemiologists the least?
Mississippi has the lowest median at $56,930.
Where are epidemiologists jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Washington at 3.67×.