Epidemiologists Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $60,260 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.97
10th percentile $51,420
90th percentile $106,530
Employed locally 40
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,420
    25th
    $60,260
    50th (median)
    $60,260
    75th
    $86,020
    90th
    $106,530

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 84% Median Epidemiologists salary is 16% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,660
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,920
    California $100,410
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $100,200
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $92,210

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $125,450
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $90,890
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $129,670
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $123,460
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $68,940
    Food Science Technicians $45,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Fresno, CA is $28.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.26 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Fresno, CA is 28.2% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,420 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,260.