Epidemiologists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $72,160 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.69
10th percentile $50,270
90th percentile $103,330
Employed locally 160
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,270
    25th
    $60,320
    50th (median)
    $72,160
    75th
    $83,720
    90th
    $103,330

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 76% Median Epidemiologists salary is 24% 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
    Connecticut $85,190
    South Carolina $80,730
    Utah $72,160
    Portland-South Portland, ME $65,950

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,570
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,400
    Biological Technicians $51,700
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,610
    Chemical Technicians $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Salt Lake City, UT is $34.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.52 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 14.1% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $50,270 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,320.