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Epidemiologists Salary in Washington
Epidemiologists in Washington earn a median $108,240 a year, 24% above the U.S. median.
- Median in WA
- $108,240 a year
- U.S. median
- $87,220 a year
- Employment
- 1,010
- Location quotient
- 3.67
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Washington
- Median (50%)
- $108,240 · $52.04 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $118,440 · $56.94 an hour (estimate error ±0.8%)
- 10th percentile
- $82,980 · $39.90 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $96,760 · $46.52 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $130,970 · $62.96 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $159,730 · $76.79 an hour
- Employment
- 1,010 (estimate error ±4.3%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.29
- Location quotient
- 3.67 (1.00 = national share)
Epidemiologists pay by metro area in Washington
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $123,970 | 580 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $108,240 | 330 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $98,110 | 100 |
H-1B filings for epidemiologists in Washington
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
9 certified filings with a median offered wage of $93,787.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do epidemiologists make in Washington?
- The median wage for epidemiologists in Washington is $108,240 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 1,010 jobs in the state.
- Where in Washington do epidemiologists earn the most?
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $123,970 a year.