Epidemiologists pay range in Oklahoma City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,750 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in Oklahoma City earn between $65,000 and $80,520.
- $58K10th
- $65K25th
- $73KMedian
- $81K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,570 | $6,131 | $35.37 |
| Median | $72,590 | $6,049 | $34.90 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,000 | $5,417 | $31.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,520 | $6,710 | $38.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in Oklahoma City vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in Oklahoma City earn about the same as the Oklahoma average ($74,990) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $73,570 | $72,590 | $57,990 | $94,750 | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $74,990 | $72,590 | $55,130 | $103,790 | 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 Oklahoma City
On the average salary of $73,570, a single filer in Oklahoma City takes home about $57,821 a year, or $4,818 a month and $2,224 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 Oklahoma City a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oklahoma City area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.4), so the average $73,570 buys what about $81,376 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Oklahoma City ($47,230). A typical home costs $246,872, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Dallas, TX$85,460
- Kansas City, MO$81,660
- Austin, TX$73,790
- Lincoln, NE$76,550
- Houston, TX$85,540
- San Antonio, TX$78,630
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 Oklahoma City: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in Oklahoma City?
$35.37 an hour on average, and $34.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in Oklahoma City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in Oklahoma City?
About $57,821 a year ($4,818 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,570.
Do epidemiologists earn more in Oklahoma City than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Oklahoma City, OK (36420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.29, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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