Epidemiologists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $92,140 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.30
10th percentile $66,610
90th percentile $189,490
Employed locally 130
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,610
    25th
    $84,270
    50th (median)
    $92,140
    75th
    $126,380
    90th
    $189,490

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,270
    Biological Scientists, All Other $105,160
    Biological Technicians $61,070
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $65,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $97,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in San Diego, CA is $44.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.25 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in San Diego, CA is 9.7% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $66,610 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,270.