What are the main factors that influence an Epidemiologist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Epidemiologist's salary?

An Epidemiologist's salary grows with experience: starting around $91,095 for beginners, reaching about $92,774 at mid-level, and approach $99,251 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Epidemiologist?

Epidemiologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Epidemiologist roles are District of Columbia $103,059, California $102,668, Massachusetts $101,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Epidemiologist roles make?

Salaries for Epidemiologist level roles vary by specialization: Nurse Epidemiologist: $99,694; Research Epidemiologist: $95,009; Senior Epidemiologist: $95,009; Environmental Epidemiologist: $93,420; Infection Control Epidemiologist: $93,100.

Epidemiologist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Epidemiologist make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Epidemiologist in Delaware is $94,477 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, an Epidemiologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,383
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,413 to $107,514
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,981

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Epidemiologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,514	$8,959	$2,068	$52
Average	$94,477	$7,873	$1,817	$45
25th Percentile	$87,413	$7,284	$1,681	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Epidemiologist Salaries

An Epidemiologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Epidemiologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Epidemiologist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $91,095
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,654
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,774
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,453
Expert (over 8 years): $99,251

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Epidemiologist	$91,095
Intermediate Level Epidemiologist	$91,654
Senior Level Epidemiologist	$92,774
Specialist Level Epidemiologist	$94,453
Expert Level Epidemiologist	$99,251

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How Do Epidemiologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Epidemiologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,059.
California: $102,668.
Massachusetts: $101,300.

District of Columbia $103,059 California $102,668 Massachusetts $101,300 Washington $100,928 New Jersey $100,890 Alaska $100,760 Connecticut $99,476 New York $98,954

Hawaii $97,288 Rhode Island $96,506 Maryland $95,976 Minnesota $95,250 Colorado $94,971 Illinois $94,877 Oregon $94,524 Delaware $94,263

New Hampshire $94,099 Virginia $93,733 Pennsylvania $92,662 Nevada $92,122 North Dakota $91,945 Michigan $91,666 Wisconsin $91,564 Vermont $91,359

Texas $90,791 Maine $90,754 Arizona $90,698 Ohio $90,633 Georgia $89,777 Indiana $89,348 Wyoming $89,265 Utah $89,134

Iowa $89,079 Kansas $88,632 Louisiana $88,501 North Carolina $88,455 Missouri $88,436 Florida $88,073 Montana $87,878 Nebraska $87,692

Kentucky $87,589 South Carolina $87,217 Tennessee $86,984 Idaho $86,891 New Mexico $86,212 Oklahoma $86,063 Alabama $85,514 South Dakota $84,592

Arkansas $84,089 West Virginia $83,819 Mississippi $83,010

Top Paying Cities for Epidemiologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $97,558
Little Creek: $96,655
Magnolia: $97,056

Lincoln, DE $97,558 Little Creek, DE $96,655 Magnolia, DE $97,056 Milford, DE $97,558 Marydel, DE $96,292 Millsboro, DE $97,558 Millville, DE $98,210 Milton, DE $97,558

Nassau, DE $97,558 Ocean View, DE $98,210 Rehoboth Beach, DE $98,210 Seaford, DE $96,534 Selbyville, DE $98,210 Smyrna, DE $96,181 Viola, DE $97,056 Woodside, DE $96,776

Bear, DE $95,473 Newark, DE $95,510 Claymont, DE $95,585 Delaware City, DE $95,510 Hockessin, DE $95,585 Kirkwood, DE $95,510 Middletown, DE $95,985 Montchanin, DE $95,585

New Castle, DE $95,585 Odessa, DE $96,115 Port Penn, DE $95,250 Rockland, DE $95,585 Saint Georges, DE $95,510 Townsend, DE $95,976 Winterthur, DE $95,585 Lewes, DE $97,558

Wilmington, DE $95,585 Dover, DE $96,609 Dover Afb, DE $96,832 Bethany Beach, DE $98,210 Bethel, DE $96,534 Bridgeville, DE $97,558 Camden Wyoming, DE $96,711 Cheswold, DE $96,385

Clayton, DE $96,143 Dagsboro, DE $98,210 Delmar, DE $96,534 Ellendale, DE $97,558 Felton, DE $97,558 Fenwick Island, DE $98,210 Frankford, DE $98,210 Frederica, DE $97,558

Georgetown, DE $97,558 Greenwood, DE $97,558 Harbeson, DE $97,558 Harrington, DE $97,558 Hartly, DE $96,097 Houston, DE $97,558 Kenton, DE $96,143 Laurel, DE $96,534

Yorklyn, DE $95,585

Epidemiologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Epidemiologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$87,413

Average $94,477/year

$107,514

$7,284

Average $7,873/month

$8,959

$1,681

Average $1,817/week

$2,068

$42

Average $45/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,514	$8,959	$2,068	$52
Average	$94,477	$7,873	$1,817	$45
25th Percentile	$87,413	$7,284	$1,681	$42

Epidemiologist Salary Growth & Career Path

Epidemiologist

Infection Control Manager

Operating Room Supervisor

Patient Relations Manager

Infection Control Director

Operating Room Services Director

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Epidemiologist, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Epidemiologist Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Infection Control Manager	$126,407	34%
Operating Room Supervisor	$111,574	18%
Patient Relations Manager	$90,170	-5%

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