Junior Epidemiologist Salary in the United States

How much does a Junior Epidemiologist make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Epidemiologist in the United States is $65,432 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,346
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,644 to $74,285
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,823
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Junior Epidemiologist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,285 $6,190 $1,429 $36
Average $65,432 $5,453 $1,258 $31
25th Percentile $54,644 $4,554 $1,051 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Junior Epidemiologist Salaries

A Junior 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Junior 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 Junior Epidemiologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $72,446.
  • California: $72,171.
  • Massachusetts: $71,210.

Top Paying Cities for Junior 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:

  • San Jose: $82,529
  • San Francisco: $81,626
  • Oakland: $79,905

What Skills Can Increase a Junior Epidemiologist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Academic Advising (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Academic advising is, according to the National Academic Advising Association, "a series of intentional interactions with a curriculum, a pedagogy, and a set of student learning outcomes. Academic advising synthesizes and contextualizes students' educational experiences within the frameworks of their aspirations, abilities and lives to extend learning beyond campus boundaries and timeframes."
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.5%
Academic Advising 2.08%
Computer Science 2.08%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Junior Epidemiologist's salary.
  • HIPAA: Can increase your salary by up to 85%.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 64%.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
HIPAA
$121,049
85%
Patient Care
$107,308
64%
Alignment
$74,592
14%
Clinical Practice
$70,666
8%
Leadership
$68,703
5%
Collaboration
$68,703
5%
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How Education impacts a Junior Epidemiologist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Junior Epidemiologists enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Junior Epidemiologist with a Bachelor's Degree is between $62,220 and $71,250).

Junior Epidemiologist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Junior Epidemiologist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.0%
High School 34.3%
Associates 62.6%
Bachelors 3.0%
Masters 34.3%
Doctorate 62.6%
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Junior Epidemiologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior 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 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Junior Epidemiologist

Salaries for a Junior Epidemiologist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,554 in 2023 to around $52,694 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Junior Epidemiologist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Junior Epidemiologist Over Time

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2024 $53,857
2025 $52,694
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