Epidemiologists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $78,830 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.90
10th percentile $38,230
90th percentile $120,470
Employed locally 170
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,230
    25th
    $65,040
    50th (median)
    $78,830
    75th
    $102,870
    90th
    $120,470

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 90% Median Epidemiologists salary is 10% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $77,170
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $71,870
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $59,860

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,570
    School Psychologists $80,030
    Chemical Technicians $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Dallas, TX is $37.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.01 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Dallas, TX is 6.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $38,230 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,040.