Epidemiologists Salary in Missouri

Epidemiologists in Missouri earn the most in Kansas City (average $81,660 a year) and the least in St. Louis ($75,580), across the 2 Missouri metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the epidemiologists average at $71,890 and the median at $66,890 for 120 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $97,890.

Epidemiologists average salary by city in Missouri

Kansas City$81,660
St. Louis$75,580

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kansas City	$81,660	$79,620	$65,640	$62,561	93
St. Louis	$75,580	$67,010	$61,280	$58,630	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Epidemiologists salary in other states

Epidemiologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Missouri

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.
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.

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