Epidemiologists
SOC 19-1041 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Epidemiologists is $81,390, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $90,430, and an estimated 10,230 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +9.2% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -7.3% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 16.2% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Epidemiologists has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $81,390 | $81,390 | 10,230 |
| 2022 | $78,520 | $81,752 | 9,430 |
| 2021 | $78,830 | $88,643 | 8,180 |
| 2020 | $74,560 | $87,781 | 7,500 |
Nominal change
+9.2%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-7.3%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+16.2%
Much faster than average
Employment 2024
12,300
Projected 2034
14,300
Annual Openings
800
Typical entry-level education: Master's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Epidemiologists earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $81,390. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $107,400 | +32% | 320 |
| Massachusetts | $104,830 | +28.8% | 580 |
| California | $99,340 | +22.1% | 1,200 |
| Rhode Island | $98,240 | +20.7% | 70 |
| Maryland | $97,920 | +20.3% | 450 |
| Washington | $95,470 | +17.3% | 940 |
| Illinois | $94,830 | +16.5% | 170 |
| Alaska | $94,410 | +16% | 50 |
| Florida | $91,220 | +12.1% | 230 |
| Tennessee | $88,820 | +9.1% | 240 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$54,950
25th Pct
$65,910
Median
$81,390
75th Pct
$103,980
90th Pct
$132,230
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | MD | 5 | $70,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | MA | 5 | $86,517 |
| Emory University | GA | 4 | $98,000 |
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | MD | 3 | $114,629 |
| General Hospital Corporation | MA | 3 | $150,000 |
| MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | MS | 2 | $60,000 |
| Cambridge Public Health Commission | MA | 2 | $109,692 |
| Nexpro Technologies, Inc | MA | 2 | $97,056 |
| University of Minnesota | MN | 2 | $73,469 |
| Providence Health & Services - Washington | AK | 1 | $95,082 |
| The University of Arizona | AZ | 1 | $104,166 |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | PA | 1 | $168,580 |
| Columbia University | NY | 1 | $79,000 |
| Chenega Corporation | GA | 1 | $95,000 |
| IQVIA RDS Inc. | FL | 1 | $177,366 |
| The University of Virginia | VA | 1 | $77,875 |
| Helping Restore Ability | TX | 1 | $90,958 |
| Xcenda, LLC | AR | 1 | $99,600 |
| Janssen Research & Development, LLC | CA | 1 | $170,000 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | GA | 1 | $66,345 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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