The salary statistics and trend of epidemiologists in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $64,750 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $79,760 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $103,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $155,800 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $201,280 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for epidemiologists in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $201,280. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $103,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent epidemiologists is $64,750.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of epidemiologists in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $103,580 | 2.33% | 11.35% |
| 2016 | $101,170 | 7.18% | - |
| 2015 | $93,910 | 3.30% | - |
| 2014 | $90,810 | -5.14% | - |
| 2013 | $95,480 | 3.83% | - |
| 2012 | $91,820 | - | - |
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 | |