Epidemiologists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $77,180 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.11
10th percentile $51,030
90th percentile $119,650
Employed locally 80
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,030
    25th
    $60,180
    50th (median)
    $77,180
    75th
    $102,690
    90th
    $119,650

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 90% Median Epidemiologists salary is 10% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,390
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,660
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,920
    California $100,410
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $100,200
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $92,210

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$92,230
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$57,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$128,890
    School Psychologists$124,200
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$96,390
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$96,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Riverside, CA is $37.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.64 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Riverside, CA is 8.1% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,030 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,180.