Epidemiologist Salary in North Carolina: $109,500 Average

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Average base salary, North Carolina

$109,500 / year

≈ $9,150 per month · $52.64 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for North Carolina · median $87,500

25th percentile
$67,500Average
$109,50075th percentile
$129,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Epidemiologist salary by state

Alabama$77,500

Arizona$72,500

California$122,500

Colorado$82,500

Connecticut$93,000

District of Columbia$127,000

Florida$94,000

Georgia$78,500

Hawaii$81,500

Idaho$88,500

Illinois$101,000

Indiana$83,500

Iowa$80,000

Kansas$82,500

Kentucky$81,000

Louisiana$78,500

Maine$78,500

Maryland$109,000

Massachusetts$137,000

Michigan$86,000

Minnesota$107,500

Mississippi$66,500

Missouri$74,500

Montana$80,000

Nebraska$86,500

Nevada$112,500

New Jersey$114,000

New Mexico$86,500

New York$100,500

North Carolina$109,500

Ohio$96,500

Oklahoma$77,500

Oregon$103,000

Pennsylvania$103,500

South Carolina$87,000

Tennessee$107,000

Texas$84,500

Utah$86,500

Virginia$98,000

Washington$122,500

West Virginia$72,000

Wisconsin$124,000

About this role

Epidemiologist is a professional role in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Epidemiologists do

Typical education: Master's Degree

Communicate research findings on various types of diseases to health practitioners, policy makers, and the public.
Oversee public health programs, including statistical analysis, health care planning, surveillance systems, and public health improvement.
Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission.
Educate healthcare workers, patients, and the public about infectious and communicable diseases, including disease transmission and prevention.
Monitor and report incidents of infectious diseases to local and state health agencies.

Top skills: Reading Comprehension Judgment and Decision Making Critical Thinking Complex Problem Solving Writing Speaking

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Epidemiologist salary by industry

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

6,690 workers

$91,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

4,660 workers

$92,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

2,900 workers

$91,000

Health Care and Social Assistance

1,820 workers

$110,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

1,680 workers

$124,500

Educational Services

880 workers

$96,500

Other Services (except Public Administration)

410 workers

$87,000

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

290 workers

$106,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Epidemiologist pays 2% above the average across 48 roles in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family (family average $100,000).

Similar-paying roles in Life, Physical, and Social Science

Microbiologist$101,000

School Psychologist$102,500

Food Scientists and Technologists$98,500

Chemist$104,000

Urban and Regional Planners$98,000

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$97,000

Geographer$106,000

Hydrologist$107,000

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$95,000

Atmospheric and Space Scientists$110,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Epidemiologist make?

The average base salary for a Epidemiologist in the United States is $101,500 per year, or about $48.80 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $73,500 and $116,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Life, Physical, and Social Science roles?

The Life, Physical, and Social Science job family averages $100,000 across 48 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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