Epidemiologists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $76,650 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.85
10th percentile $62,940
90th percentile $129,150
Employed locally 70
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,940
    25th
    $62,940
    50th (median)
    $76,650
    75th
    $100,480
    90th
    $129,150

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 80% Median Epidemiologists salary is 20% 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $139,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,390
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $100,460
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $98,980
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $93,620
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $84,360

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,370
    Chemists $80,940
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,470
    Biological Scientists, All Other $102,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $117,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Raleigh, NC is $36.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.69 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Raleigh, NC is 8.7% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,940 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,940.