Epidemiologists pay range in Albany
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,570 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in Albany earn between $85,890 and $104,600.
- $68K10th
- $86K25th
- $104KMedian
- $105K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,350 | $8,446 | $48.73 |
| Median | $104,310 | $8,692 | $50.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,890 | $7,158 | $41.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,600 | $8,717 | $50.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in Albany vs. New York and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in Albany earn 4% more than the New York average ($97,120) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $101,350 | $104,310 | $67,580 | $126,570 | 70 |
| New York | $97,120 | $80,220 | $67,600 | $164,900 | 670 |
| 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 Albany
On the average salary of $101,350, a single filer in Albany takes home about $75,097 a year, or $6,258 a month and $2,888 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Albany a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albany area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.6), so the average $101,350 buys what about $101,792 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Albany ($58,460). A typical home costs $370,533, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in other New York cities
Albany ranks 2nd of 2 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($112,950).
- New York$112,950
- Albany$101,350
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 Albany: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in Albany?
$48.72 an hour on average, and $50.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in Albany?
About $75,097 a year ($6,258 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,350. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do epidemiologists earn more in Albany than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more 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 Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY (10580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.91, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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