Epidemiologists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $78,920 -6% vs national
Median hourly $37.94
10th percentile $64,460
90th percentile $134,750
Employed locally 50
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,460
    25th
    $77,440
    50th (median)
    $78,920
    75th
    $98,990
    90th
    $134,750

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 77% Median Epidemiologists salary is 23% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,390
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $98,520
    District of Columbia $98,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $93,620
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $91,930
    Connecticut $85,190

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicists $144,670
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,720
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists $121,870
    Chemists $102,600
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $126,800
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $123,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Boulder, CO is $37.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.78 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Boulder, CO is 6% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $64,460 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,440.