Epidemiologists Salary by State
The national median pay for epidemiologists is $87,220 a year. By state, it ranges from $56,930 in Mississippi to $115,890 in Massachusetts.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $61,270
- 25th percentile
- $71,090
- Median
- $87,220
- 75th percentile
- $112,640
- Top 10%
- $138,800
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 12,090 jobs.
Median pay in 41 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $115,890 | +33% | $81,380 | $212,890 | 660 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $112,370 | +29% | $63,580 | $168,970 | 90 |
| 3 | California | $110,760 | +27% | $71,910 | $168,220 | 1,480 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $109,760 | +26% | $71,360 | $162,460 | 290 |
| 5 | Washington | $108,240 | +24% | $82,980 | $159,730 | 1,010 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $104,460 | +20% | $79,000 | $124,300 | 310 |
| 7 | Illinois | $102,720 | +18% | $65,570 | $138,800 | 240 |
| 8 | Maryland | $101,830 | +17% | $74,120 | $132,630 | 600 |
| 9 | Nevada | $99,880 | +15% | $51,590 | $187,680 | 80 |
| 10 | Tennessee | $97,310 | +12% | $75,080 | $137,580 | 220 |
| 11 | Oregon | $93,620 | +7% | $77,320 | $126,950 | 140 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $88,770 | +2% | $79,670 | $213,570 | 90 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $87,860 | +1% | $64,600 | $134,890 | 360 |
| 14 | Michigan | $84,990 | −3% | $52,910 | $112,900 | 280 |
| 15 | Virginia | $84,930 | −3% | $59,870 | $121,580 | 220 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $84,770 | −3% | $56,470 | $168,550 | 220 |
| 17 | South Carolina | $84,660 | −3% | $56,200 | $105,330 | 50 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $83,670 | −4% | $64,140 | $117,210 | 160 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $83,240 | −5% | $64,200 | $105,190 | 80 |
| 20 | New York | $80,220 | −8% | $67,600 | $164,900 | 670 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $79,980 | −8% | $71,200 | $102,390 | 80 |
| 22 | Iowa | $79,880 | −8% | $48,080 | $108,210 | 90 |
| 23 | Kansas | $79,620 | −9% | $60,200 | $97,820 | 70 |
| 24 | Montana | $79,500 | −9% | $55,090 | $93,880 | 100 |
| 25 | Florida | $79,460 | −9% | $57,500 | $129,930 | 300 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $78,810 | −10% | $58,010 | $96,150 | 120 |
| 27 | Indiana | $77,250 | −11% | $64,830 | $103,650 | 170 |
| 28 | Texas | $77,170 | −12% | $59,860 | $113,790 | 1,160 |
| 29 | Utah | $76,960 | −12% | $53,140 | $119,250 | 190 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $76,780 | −12% | $58,290 | $109,300 | 70 |
| 31 | Ohio | $76,480 | −12% | $54,410 | $130,560 | 300 |
| 32 | Alabama | $74,740 | −14% | $47,830 | $106,590 | 70 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $73,850 | −15% | $49,740 | $105,240 | 120 |
| 34 | Colorado | $73,750 | −15% | $63,440 | $100,870 | 430 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $72,590 | −17% | $55,130 | $103,790 | 120 |
| 36 | Georgia | $70,880 | −19% | $49,040 | $114,790 | 510 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $70,540 | −19% | $49,070 | $92,610 | 100 |
| 38 | Maine | $68,850 | −21% | $52,000 | $84,760 | 60 |
| 39 | Arizona | $67,260 | −23% | $48,010 | $85,800 | 340 |
| 40 | Missouri | $66,890 | −23% | $54,410 | $95,730 | 120 |
| 41 | Idaho | $66,280 | −24% | $60,710 | $141,240 | 40 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $56,930 | −35% | $46,450 | $98,870 | 40 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Epidemiologists salary questions
Which state pays epidemiologists the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $115,890 a year (+33% vs. the national median of $87,220). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays epidemiologists the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $56,930 a year (−35% vs. national).
Where do most epidemiologists work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,480, with a median of $110,760.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.