SOC 19-1041 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Epidemiologists is $83,990 per year ($40.38/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $68,037 and $106,038 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $134,867 per year. There are approximately 11,460 epidemiologists employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $27.38 | $56,950 |
| P25 | $32.71 | $68,037 |
| P50MEDIAN | $40.38 | $83,990 |
| P75 | $50.98 | $106,038 |
| P90 | $64.84 | $134,867 |
Professional & Business Services was the only sector with openings growth (+64K) in February. Quit rates eased to 2.6%. Active hiring continues for specialized roles, particularly at senior levels.
The national median salary for Epidemiologists is $83,990 per year ($40.38/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $68,037 and $106,038 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Epidemiologists is $134,867 per year ($64.84/hr). The 75th percentile is $106,038 per year.
Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn approximately $56,950 per year ($27.38/hr). The 25th percentile is $68,037 per year.
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