Epidemiologists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $93,620 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.01
10th percentile $74,250
90th percentile $120,350
Employed locally 90
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,250
    25th
    $81,140
    50th (median)
    $93,620
    75th
    $113,350
    90th
    $120,350

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $105,670
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,920
    California $100,410
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $98,940
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $92,620
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $91,930

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,540
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,380
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,190
    Urban and Regional Planners $99,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Portland, OR-WA is $45.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.04 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 11.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $74,250 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,140.