Epidemiologists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $104,310 +24.2% vs national
Median hourly $50.15
10th percentile $67,580
90th percentile $126,570
Employed locally 70
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,580
    25th
    $85,890
    50th (median)
    $104,310
    75th
    $104,600
    90th
    $126,570

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 121% Median Epidemiologists salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $139,670
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $130,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,390
    New Jersey $110,240
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,660
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $105,670

    Nearby metros — Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $130,620
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,920

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $68,890
    Physical Scientists, All Other $98,240
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,620
    Chemists $103,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Albany, NY is $50.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.85 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Albany, NY is 24.2% above the national median of $83,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Epidemiologists in Albany?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $67,580 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,890.