Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, West Virginia
$72,000 / year
≈ $6,000 per month · $34.62 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for West Virginia · median $73,000
25th percentile
$57,500Average
$72,00075th percentile
$84,500
$57,500Average
$72,00075th percentile
$84,500
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 within the function 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
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Epidemiologist pay by experience level
Entry level$63,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$73,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$90,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$116,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$143,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+16.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
800
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Epidemiologist salary by industry
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
6,690 workers
$91,000State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
3,970 workers
$92,000Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
2,730 workers
$89,500Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
1,680 workers
$124,500Hospitals
1,220 workers
$118,500Scientific Research and Development Services
1,200 workers
$136,500General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
1,070 workers
$117,500Hospitals, Privately Owned
980 workers
$119,000Educational Services
880 workers
$96,500Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
870 workers
$96,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Epidemiologist pays 1% above the average across 66 roles in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family (family average $100,500).
Similar-paying roles in Life, Physical, and Social Science
Microbiologist$101,000
School Psychologist$102,500
Chemist$104,000
Urban and Regional Planners$98,000
Geographer$106,000
Hydrologist$107,000
Atmospheric and Space Scientists$110,000
Careers related to Epidemiologist
Urologist$271,000
Registered Nurse$105,000
Biologist$110,000
Emergency Medicine Physician$328,500
Physicians, Pathologists$295,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
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 $100,500 across 66 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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