Epidemiologists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $90,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,830 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in Providence earn between $97,180 and $110,300.
- $90K10th
- $97K25th
- $106KMedian
- $110K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,310 | $8,776 | $50.63 |
| Median | $105,850 | $8,821 | $50.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,180 | $8,098 | $46.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $110,300 | $9,192 | $53.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $105,310, a single filer in Providence takes home about $79,515 a year, or $6,626 a month and $3,058 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $79,515 | $6,626 |
| Working in MA | $77,970 | $6,498 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $105,310 buys what about $103,475 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$132,490
- Hartford, CT$92,070
- Portland, ME$76,550
- New York, NY$112,950
- Albany, NY$101,350
- Trenton, NJ$108,390
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 Providence: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in Providence?
$50.63 an hour on average, and $50.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $90,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in Providence?
About $79,515 a year ($6,626 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,310. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do epidemiologists earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($100,985).
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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
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