Epidemiologists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $71,870 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $34.55
10th percentile $58,190
90th percentile —
Employed locally 170
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,190
    25th
    $61,790
    50th (median)
    $71,870
    75th
    $97,940

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 74% Median Epidemiologists salary is 26% below 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $85,640
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,830
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $77,170
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $59,860

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    Social Science Research Assistants $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Austin, TX is $34.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.36 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Austin, TX is 14.4% below 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,190 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,790.