Epidemiologist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An epidemiologist earns a median of $87,220 a year ($41.93 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $97,890. About 12,090 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $87,220
- Gross pay
- $3,354.62
- Federal income tax
- −$398.40
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$207.99
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$48.64
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,699.59
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $87,220
- Federal
- $10,358
- FICA
- $6,672
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $70,189
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Epidemiologists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 19-1041). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an epidemiologist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $41.93; the average is $47.06.
What is the salary range for an epidemiologist?
The bottom 10% earn under $61,270 and the top 10% earn over $138,800 a year.
How much is $87,220 after taxes?
About $70,189 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $65,189 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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