Epidemiologists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $83,970 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $40.37
10th percentile $61,110
90th percentile $106,190
Employed locally 80
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,110
    25th
    $69,790
    50th (median)
    $83,970
    75th
    $92,020
    90th
    $106,190

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 114% Median Epidemiologists salary is 14% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $99,360
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $98,940
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,700
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $78,370
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $77,170

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $90,280
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,590
    Chemists $74,200
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,200
    Chemical Technicians $60,690
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $75,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Pittsburgh, PA is $40.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.90 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 0% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,110 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,790.