Epidemiologists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $106,660 +27% vs national
Median hourly $51.28
10th percentile $78,130
90th percentile $138,370
Employed locally 240
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,130
    25th
    $93,310
    50th (median)
    $106,660
    75th
    $120,830
    90th
    $138,370

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 113% Median Epidemiologists salary is 13% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $105,670
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,920

    Nearby metros — Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,390
    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $92,140

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Sacramento, CA is $51.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.52 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Sacramento, CA is 27% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $78,130 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,310.