Epidemiologists pay range in San Diego
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $125,320 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in San Diego earn between $82,730 and $125,320.
- $82K10th
- $83K25th
- $125KMedian
- $125K75th
- $125K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $112,450 | $9,371 | $54.06 |
| Median | $125,320 | $10,443 | $60.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,730 | $6,894 | $39.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $125,320 | $10,443 | $60.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in San Diego vs. California and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in San Diego earn 5% less than the California average ($118,540) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is +44% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | $112,450 | $125,320 | $82,370 | $125,320 | 160 |
| California | $118,540 | $110,760 | $71,910 | $168,220 | 1,480 |
| 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 San Diego
On the average salary of $112,450, a single filer in San Diego takes home about $81,573 a year, or $6,798 a month and $3,137 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is San Diego a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the San Diego area are 12% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.9), so the average $112,450 buys what about $100,503 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in San Diego ($58,690). A typical home costs $946,365, or 8.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in other California cities
San Diego ranks 3rd of 6 California metro areas for this job; San Francisco pays the most ($140,680).
- San Francisco$140,680
- Sacramento$115,120
- San Diego$112,450
- Los Angeles$111,390
- Riverside$84,930
- Fresno$74,010
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 San Diego: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in San Diego?
$54.06 an hour on average, and $60.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in San Diego?
About $81,573 a year ($6,798 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $112,450. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do epidemiologists earn more in San Diego than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more 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 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA (41740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.32, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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