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Epidemiologists average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$140,680
- Sacramento$115,120
- San Diego$112,450
- Los Angeles$111,390
- Riverside$84,930
- Fresno$74,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $140,680 | $130,400 | $105,490 | $98,430 | 116 |
| Sacramento | $115,120 | $111,960 | $96,600 | $83,203 | 107 |
| San Diego | $112,450 | $125,320 | $82,730 | $81,573 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $111,390 | $105,400 | $81,320 | $80,926 | 114 |
| Riverside | $84,930 | $78,350 | $63,040 | $64,772 | 106 |
| Fresno | $74,010 | $63,840 | $63,840 | $58,048 | 102 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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