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Epidemiologists in California

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$90,670 Median Salary
  • Epidemiologists in California earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

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How Many Epidemiologists Work in California?

In 2018, there were 760 Epidemiologists working in the state.

There were 800 Epidemiologists employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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The typical state has 120 Epidemiologists working in it, which means California has more Epidemiologists than average.

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What do Epidemiologists Make in California?

In 2018 wages for Epidemiologists ranged from $55,390 to $127,020 with $90,670 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $26.63 to $61.07. The median hourly rate was $43.59.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $41.99 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate grew by $1.60.

The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top California Metros for Epidemiologists

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Epidemiologists.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA 210 $100,300
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 200 $97,790
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA 140 $89,410
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA 60 $88,040
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 40 $69,550
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 40 $75,930

Top States for Epidemiologists Employment

The table below shows the states where most Epidemiologists work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 760 $90,670
Texas 690 $61,280
Georgia 420 $61,910
Washington 370 $87,790
Colorado 350 $61,040
Maryland 310 $69,700
Florida 280 $34,280
Ohio 280 $66,020
Massachusetts 240 $96,610
Minnesota 230 $70,540
Tennessee 230 $82,370
Illinois 210 $81,400
New York 210 $81,800
Michigan 190 $74,000
Virginia 180 $65,800
Pennsylvania 130 $70,680
Arizona 120 $58,500
Wisconsin 120 $71,980
Connecticut 110 $83,810
Indiana 110 $66,880

Below are the states where Epidemiologists get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
New Jersey $102,500
District of Columbia $97,490
Massachusetts $96,610
California $90,670
Washington $87,790
Connecticut $83,810
Tennessee $82,370
New York $81,800
Illinois $81,400
North Carolina $76,900

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Occupation California Employment Total
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 26,080

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