The salary statistics and trend of epidemiologists in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare epidemiologists salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $61,710 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $76,100 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $97,870 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $143,040 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $194,540 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for epidemiologists in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) epidemiologists is $194,540. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $97,870. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent epidemiologists is $61,710.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of epidemiologists in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $97,870 | 6.28% | 21.18% |
| 2016 | $91,720 | 4.83% | - |
| 2015 | $87,290 | 15.56% | - |
| 2014 | $73,710 | -10.93% | - |
| 2013 | $81,770 | 5.66% | - |
| 2012 | $77,140 | - | - |
The average salaries of epidemiologists in six industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of epidemiologists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |