Epidemiologists pay range in Seattle
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $183,320 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in Seattle earn between $102,980 and $137,440.
- $81K10th
- $103K25th
- $124KMedian
- $137K75th
- $183K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $126,450 | $10,538 | $60.79 |
| Median | $123,970 | $10,331 | $59.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $102,980 | $8,582 | $49.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $137,440 | $11,453 | $66.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in Seattle vs. Washington and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in Seattle earn 7% more than the Washington average ($118,440) and 29% more than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is +42% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $126,450 | $123,970 | $80,860 | $183,320 | 580 |
| Washington | $118,440 | $108,240 | $82,980 | $159,730 | 1,010 |
| 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 Seattle
On the average salary of $126,450, a single filer in Seattle takes home about $97,695 a year, or $8,141 a month and $3,757 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Seattle a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Seattle area are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.1), so the average $126,450 buys what about $113,783 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Seattle ($72,610). A typical home costs $750,279, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in other Washington cities
Seattle ranks 1st of 2 Washington metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Seattle$126,450
- Olympia$109,560
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 Seattle: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in Seattle?
$60.80 an hour on average, and $59.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $102,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in Seattle?
About $97,695 a year ($8,141 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $126,450. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do epidemiologists earn more in Seattle than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (42660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.58, this job is 3.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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