Epidemiologists pay range in Riverside
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,880 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in Riverside earn between $63,040 and $107,290.
- $53K10th
- $63K25th
- $78KMedian
- $107K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,930 | $7,078 | $40.83 |
| Median | $78,350 | $6,529 | $37.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,040 | $5,253 | $30.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,290 | $8,941 | $51.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in Riverside vs. California and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in Riverside earn 28% less than the California average ($118,540) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | $84,930 | $78,350 | $53,310 | $119,880 | 90 |
| California | $118,540 | $110,760 | $71,910 | $168,220 | 1,480 |
| 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 Riverside
On the average salary of $84,930, a single filer in Riverside takes home about $64,772 a year, or $5,398 a month and $2,491 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Riverside a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Riverside area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 106.4), so the average $84,930 buys what about $79,790 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Riverside ($48,400). A typical home costs $585,378, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in other California cities
Riverside ranks 5th of 6 California metro areas for this job; San Francisco pays the most ($140,680).
- San Francisco$140,680
- Sacramento$115,120
- San Diego$112,450
- Los Angeles$111,390
- Riverside$84,930
- Fresno$74,010
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 Riverside: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in Riverside?
$40.83 an hour on average, and $37.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in Riverside?
About $64,772 a year ($5,398 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,930. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do epidemiologists earn more in Riverside than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (40140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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