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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Senior Epidemiologist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Senior Epidemiologist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Senior Epidemiologist's salary?

A Senior Epidemiologist's salary grows with experience: starting around $91,426 for beginners, reaching about $93,005 at mid-level, and approach $99,466 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Epidemiologist?

Senior Epidemiologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Epidemiologist roles are District of Columbia $104,479, California $104,082, Massachusetts $102,695. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Epidemiologist roles make?

Salaries for Senior Epidemiologist level roles vary by specialization: Nurse Epidemiologist: $100,032; Environmental Epidemiologist: $95,315; Infection Control Epidemiologist: $93,200; Clinical Epidemiologist: $93,143; Epidemiologist: $93,129.

Senior Epidemiologist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Epidemiologist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Epidemiologist in Delaware is $95,561 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,924
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,160 to $108,837
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,422

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Senior Epidemiologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,837	$9,070	$2,093	$52
Average	$95,561	$7,963	$1,838	$46
25th Percentile	$88,160	$7,347	$1,695	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Epidemiologist Salaries

A Senior 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 Senior Epidemiologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior 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): $91,426
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,952
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $93,005
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,585
Expert (over 8 years): $99,466

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Senior Epidemiologist	$91,426
Intermediate Level Senior Epidemiologist	$91,952
Senior Level Senior Epidemiologist	$93,005
Specialist Level Senior Epidemiologist	$94,585
Expert Level Senior Epidemiologist	$99,466

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

District of Columbia: $104,479.
California: $104,082.
Massachusetts: $102,695.

District of Columbia $104,479 California $104,082 Massachusetts $102,695 Washington $102,318 New Jersey $102,280 Alaska $102,148 Connecticut $100,846 New York $100,317

Hawaii $98,628 Rhode Island $97,836 Maryland $97,298 Minnesota $96,562 Colorado $96,279 Illinois $96,184 Oregon $95,826 Delaware $95,561

New Hampshire $95,395 Virginia $95,024 Pennsylvania $93,938 Nevada $93,391 North Dakota $93,212 Michigan $92,929 Wisconsin $92,825 Vermont $92,617

Texas $92,042 Maine $92,004 Arizona $91,947 Ohio $91,881 Georgia $91,013 Indiana $90,579 Wyoming $90,494 Utah $90,362

Iowa $90,305 Kansas $89,852 Louisiana $89,720 North Carolina $89,673 Missouri $89,654 Florida $89,286 Montana $89,088 Nebraska $88,899

Kentucky $88,796 South Carolina $88,418 Tennessee $88,182 Idaho $88,088 New Mexico $87,399 Oklahoma $87,248 Alabama $86,691 South Dakota $85,757

Arkansas $85,248 West Virginia $84,974 Mississippi $84,153

Top Paying Cities for Senior 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: $95,131
Little Creek: $95,828
Magnolia: $95,690

Lincoln, DE $95,131 Little Creek, DE $95,828 Magnolia, DE $95,690 Milford, DE $95,373 Marydel, DE $95,529 Millsboro, DE $94,732 Millville, DE $94,878 Milton, DE $95,042

Nassau, DE $95,111 Ocean View, DE $94,862 Rehoboth Beach, DE $95,044 Seaford, DE $95,098 Selbyville, DE $94,705 Smyrna, DE $95,894 Viola, DE $95,452 Woodside, DE $95,709

Bear, DE $95,488 Newark, DE $95,452 Claymont, DE $95,647 Delaware City, DE $95,547 Hockessin, DE $95,443 Kirkwood, DE $95,529 Middletown, DE $95,566 Montchanin, DE $95,465

New Castle, DE $95,479 Odessa, DE $95,613 Port Penn, DE $95,677 Rockland, DE $95,475 Saint Georges, DE $95,536 Townsend, DE $95,683 Winterthur, DE $95,486 Lewes, DE $95,079

Wilmington, DE $95,448 Dover, DE $95,828 Dover Afb, DE $95,323 Bethany Beach, DE $94,762 Bethel, DE $94,860 Bridgeville, DE $95,084 Camden Wyoming, DE $95,558 Cheswold, DE $95,796

Clayton, DE $95,799 Dagsboro, DE $94,696 Delmar, DE $94,544 Ellendale, DE $94,831 Felton, DE $95,365 Fenwick Island, DE $94,717 Frankford, DE $94,552 Frederica, DE $95,459

Georgetown, DE $94,660 Greenwood, DE $95,099 Harbeson, DE $94,761 Harrington, DE $95,244 Hartly, DE $95,541 Houston, DE $95,108 Kenton, DE $95,804 Laurel, DE $94,604

Yorklyn, DE $95,472

Senior Epidemiologist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Senior Epidemiologist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Senior Epidemiologist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Chemicals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Epidemiologist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Senior Epidemiologist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$114,674	$55.0	20%
Biotechnology	$105,118	$51.0	10%

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

Understanding how a Senior 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.

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$88,160

Average $95,561/year

$108,837

$7,347

Average $7,963/month

$9,070

$1,695

Average $1,838/week

$2,093

$42

Average $46/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,837	$9,070	$2,093	$52
Average	$95,561	$7,963	$1,838	$46
25th Percentile	$88,160	$7,347	$1,695	$42

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