Epidemiologists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $73,070 -13% vs national
Median hourly $35.13
10th percentile $61,850
90th percentile $129,990
Employed locally 430
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,850
    25th
    $67,240
    50th (median)
    $73,070
    75th
    $80,220
    90th
    $129,990

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 71% Median Epidemiologists salary is 29% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $126,260
    Biological Technicians $61,720
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,680
    Chemists $93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $114,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Denver, CO is $35.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.60 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Denver, CO is 13% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,850 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,240.