Epidemiologists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $80,950 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.92
10th percentile $77,290
90th percentile $118,680
Employed locally 40
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,290
    25th
    $77,290
    50th (median)
    $80,950
    75th
    $87,320
    90th
    $118,680

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 93% Median Epidemiologists salary is 7% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $100,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $99,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,700
    Wisconsin $82,620

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $49,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $80,940
    Chemists $73,920
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,340
    Microbiologists $79,530
    Conservation Scientists $81,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Madison, WI is $38.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.23 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Madison, WI is 3.6% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $77,290 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,290.