Epidemiologists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $130,620 +55.5% vs national
Median hourly $62.80
10th percentile $62,590
90th percentile $222,550
Employed locally 40
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,590
    25th
    $79,040
    50th (median)
    $130,620
    75th
    $175,430
    90th
    $222,550

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 185% Median Epidemiologists salary is 85% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $139,670
    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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,920

    Nearby metros — Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $104,310
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,920

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $60,620
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $59,370
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,350
    Chemists $74,770
    School Psychologists $79,730
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Buffalo, NY is $62.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.00 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Buffalo, NY is 55.5% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,590 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,040.