Epidemiologists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • California
Epidemiologists in California earn a median salary of $92,473 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +10.1% vs the national median of $83,980. An estimated 1,310 epidemiologists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $60,260 to $126,390 depending on location.
$92,473
Avg median salary in California
$126,390
Highest paying metro
$60,260
Lowest paying metro
1,310
Employed in California
Compare Epidemiologists salaries & buying power
Pick two cities to see how salary and purchasing power differ.
Epidemiologists
in
Epidemiologists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $126,390 | $103,680 | $148,230 | 310 |
| Sacramento, CA | $106,660 | $93,310 | $120,830 | 240 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $92,210 | $92,210 | $116,640 | 510 |
| San Diego, CA | $92,140 | $84,270 | $126,380 | 130 |
| Riverside, CA | $77,180 | $60,180 | $102,690 | 80 |
| Fresno, CA | $60,260 | $60,260 | $86,020 | 40 |