Epidemiologists Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $76,940 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.99
10th percentile $60,440
90th percentile $113,570
Employed locally 90
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,440
    25th
    $66,640
    50th (median)
    $76,940
    75th
    $99,590
    90th
    $113,570

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 96% Median Epidemiologists salary is 4% 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
    Ohio $72,950

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $96,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,250
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,720
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $82,800
    Biological Technicians $51,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Columbus, OH is $36.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.05 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Columbus, OH is 8.4% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,440 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,640.