Epidemiologists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $92,210 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $44.33
10th percentile $72,530
90th percentile $126,450
Employed locally 510
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,530
    25th
    $92,210
    50th (median)
    $92,210
    75th
    $116,640
    90th
    $126,450

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 99% Median Epidemiologists salary is 1% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $92,140

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,470
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,720
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $100,330
    School Psychologists $108,130
    Chemists $82,370
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $101,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Los Angeles, CA is $44.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.11 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 9.8% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $72,530 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,210.