Epidemiologists pay range in New Orleans
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,880 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in New Orleans earn between $66,400 and $86,330.
- $56K10th
- $66K25th
- $81KMedian
- $86K75th
- $110K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,850 | $6,821 | $39.35 |
| Median | $81,240 | $6,770 | $39.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,400 | $5,533 | $31.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $86,330 | $7,194 | $41.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in New Orleans vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in New Orleans earn 8% more than the Louisiana average ($76,010) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $81,850 | $81,240 | $56,250 | $109,880 | 50 |
| Louisiana | $76,010 | $73,850 | $49,740 | $105,240 | 120 |
| 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 New Orleans
On the average salary of $81,850, a single filer in New Orleans takes home about $64,342 a year, or $5,362 a month and $2,475 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is New Orleans a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New Orleans area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $81,850 buys what about $88,394 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in New Orleans ($47,290). A typical home costs $261,414, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Montgomery, AL$71,470
- Houston, TX$85,540
- Atlanta, GA$77,070
- Tampa, FL$97,680
- Austin, TX$73,790
- Dallas, TX$85,460
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 New Orleans: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in New Orleans?
$39.35 an hour on average, and $39.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in New Orleans?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in New Orleans?
About $64,342 a year ($5,362 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,850.
Do epidemiologists earn more in New Orleans than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA (35380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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 1.57, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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