Epidemiologists pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $84,150 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in Phoenix earn between $58,630 and $79,750.
- $48K10th
- $59K25th
- $67KMedian
- $80K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,660 | $5,888 | $33.97 |
| Median | $67,260 | $5,605 | $32.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,630 | $4,886 | $28.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,750 | $6,646 | $38.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in Phoenix earn about the same as the Arizona average ($70,280) and 28% less than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $70,660 | $67,260 | $48,010 | $84,150 | 250 |
| Arizona | $70,280 | $67,260 | $48,010 | $85,800 | 340 |
| United States | $97,890 | $87,220 | $61,270 | $138,800 | 12,090 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $70,660, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $57,167 a year, or $4,764 a month and $2,199 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $70,660 buys what about $68,392 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 1st of 2 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Phoenix$70,660
- Tucson$62,650
Highest-paying cities for epidemiologists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($140,680).
- San Francisco, CA$140,680
- Boston, MA$132,490
- Seattle, WA$126,450
- Las Vegas, NV$117,930
- Sacramento, CA$115,120
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Epidemiologists salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in Phoenix?
$33.97 an hour on average, and $32.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $57,167 a year ($4,764 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,660.
Do epidemiologists earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% less than the U.S. average for this job ($97,890).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1041; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.37, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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