Epidemiologists pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,390 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in Albuquerque earn between $75,190 and $94,270.
- $71K10th
- $75K25th
- $80KMedian
- $94K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,620 | $7,052 | $40.68 |
| Median | $79,980 | $6,665 | $38.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,190 | $6,266 | $36.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,270 | $7,856 | $45.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in Albuquerque earn about the same as the New Mexico average ($83,680) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $84,620 | $79,980 | $71,140 | $102,390 | 40 |
| New Mexico | $83,680 | $79,980 | $71,200 | $102,390 | 80 |
| 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 Albuquerque
On the average salary of $84,620, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $65,545 a year, or $5,462 a month and $2,521 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $84,620 buys what about $88,565 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Denver, CO$77,250
- Phoenix, AZ$70,660
- Tucson, AZ$62,650
- Las Vegas, NV$117,930
- Oklahoma City, OK$73,570
- Salt Lake City, UT$83,950
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 Albuquerque: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in Albuquerque?
$40.68 an hour on average, and $38.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $65,545 a year ($5,462 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,620.
Do epidemiologists earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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 1.15, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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