Epidemiologists Salary in New York

Epidemiologists in New York earn the most in New York (average $112,950 a year) and the least in Albany ($101,350), across the 2 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the epidemiologists average at $97,120 and the median at $80,220 for 670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $97,890.

Epidemiologists average salary by city in New York

New York$112,950
Albany$101,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$112,950	$98,340	$80,220	$82,562	113
Albany	$101,350	$104,310	$85,890	$75,097	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Epidemiologists salary in other states

Epidemiologists salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

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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