Epidemiologists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $80,320 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.61
10th percentile $60,590
90th percentile $94,240
Employed locally 80
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,590
    25th
    $71,400
    50th (median)
    $80,320
    75th
    $90,480
    90th
    $94,240

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 95% Median Epidemiologists salary is 5% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $101,510
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $93,620
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $84,360
    Pennsylvania $83,800
    Nevada $81,550

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,140
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,100
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,540
    Biological Technicians $61,370
    Urban and Regional Planners $74,020
    Chemists $82,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Richmond, VA is $38.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.69 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Richmond, VA is 4.4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,590 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,400.