Epidemiologists Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $98,520 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.37
10th percentile $70,990
90th percentile $161,360
Employed locally 530
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,990
    25th
    $84,000
    50th (median)
    $98,520
    75th
    $120,460
    90th
    $161,360

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 88% Median Epidemiologists salary is 12% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $130,620
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,920
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $102,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $101,510
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $100,460
    Washington $99,930

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $101,500
    Biological Technicians $58,090
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $98,950
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $99,680
    Urban and Regional Planners $103,410
    Biological Scientists, All Other $98,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Seattle, WA is $47.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.13 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Seattle, WA is 17.3% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $70,990 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,000.