Epidemiologists pay range in Austin
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,350 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in Austin earn between $64,040 and $78,670.
- $63K10th
- $64K25th
- $69KMedian
- $79K75th
- $94K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,790 | $6,149 | $35.48 |
| Median | $69,380 | $5,782 | $33.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,040 | $5,337 | $30.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,670 | $6,556 | $37.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in Austin vs. Texas and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in Austin earn 10% less than the Texas average ($81,560) and 25% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $73,790 | $69,380 | $62,590 | $94,350 | 260 |
| Texas | $81,560 | $77,170 | $59,860 | $113,790 | 1,160 |
| 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 Austin
On the average salary of $73,790, a single filer in Austin takes home about $60,741 a year, or $5,062 a month and $2,336 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Austin a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Austin area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.1), so the average $73,790 buys what about $75,245 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Austin ($56,950). A typical home costs $428,524, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in other Texas cities
Austin ranks 4th of 5 Texas metro areas for this job; Houston pays the most ($85,540).
- Houston$85,540
- Dallas$85,460
- San Antonio$78,630
- Austin$73,790
- McAllen$67,490
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 Austin: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in Austin?
$35.48 an hour on average, and $33.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in Austin?
About $60,741 a year ($5,062 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,790. Texas has no state income tax.
Do epidemiologists earn more in Austin than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX (12420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.54, this job is 2.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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