Epidemiologists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $126,390 +50.5% vs national
Median hourly $60.76
10th percentile $91,370
90th percentile $211,690
Employed locally 310
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,370
    25th
    $103,680
    50th (median)
    $126,390
    75th
    $148,230
    90th
    $211,690

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 94% Median Epidemiologists salary is 6% 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
    New Jersey $110,240
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,660
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $105,670
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,920

    Nearby metros — Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $92,140

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $142,540
    Biological Scientists, All Other $132,670
    Biological Technicians $79,270
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $160,210
    Chemists $126,190
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $80,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in San Francisco, CA is $60.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.82 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in San Francisco, CA is 50.5% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $91,370 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,680.