Epidemiologists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $102,530 +22.1% vs national
Median hourly $49.29
10th percentile $85,010
90th percentile $127,680
Employed locally 330
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,010
    25th
    $90,610
    50th (median)
    $102,530
    75th
    $113,150
    90th
    $127,680

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 109% Median Epidemiologists salary is 9% above 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $130,620
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,920
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $101,510
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $100,460
    Washington $99,930
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $98,520

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Urban and Regional Planners $92,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,510
    Conservation Scientists $80,100
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $81,740
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,780
    Economists $95,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Olympia, WA is $49.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.40 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Olympia, WA is 22.1% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $85,010 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,610.