Epidemiologists pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $207,930 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in Philadelphia earn between $76,500 and $105,810.
- $63K10th
- $76K25th
- $82KMedian
- $106K75th
- $208K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,640 | $8,553 | $49.35 |
| Median | $81,570 | $6,798 | $39.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,500 | $6,375 | $36.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,810 | $8,818 | $50.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in Philadelphia earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($99,910) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $102,640 | $81,570 | $63,470 | $207,930 | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $99,910 | $87,860 | $64,600 | $134,890 | 360 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $102,640, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $77,886 a year, or $6,491 a month and $2,996 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $77,886 | $6,491 |
| Working in NJ | $76,689 | $6,391 |
| Working in MD | $76,373 | $6,364 |
| Working in DE | $75,494 | $6,291 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $102,640 buys what about $100,084 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$102,640
- Pittsburgh$89,450
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in Philadelphia?
$49.35 an hour on average, and $39.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $77,886 a year ($6,491 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,640. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do epidemiologists earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.7%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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