Epidemiologists pay range in San Francisco
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $100,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $224,270 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in San Francisco earn between $105,490 and $153,790.
- $100K10th
- $105K25th
- $130KMedian
- $154K75th
- $224K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $140,680 | $11,723 | $67.63 |
| Median | $130,400 | $10,867 | $62.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $105,490 | $8,791 | $50.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $153,790 | $12,816 | $73.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in San Francisco vs. California and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in San Francisco earn 19% more than the California average ($118,540) and 44% more than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is +50% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $140,680 | $130,400 | $100,310 | $224,270 | 320 |
| 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 San Francisco
On the average salary of $140,680, a single filer in San Francisco takes home about $98,430 a year, or $8,202 a month and $3,786 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% 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 San Francisco a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the San Francisco area are 16% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 115.6), so the average $140,680 buys what about $121,682 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in San Francisco ($74,260). A typical home costs $1,149,215, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in other California cities
San Francisco ranks 1st of 6 California metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 San Francisco: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in San Francisco?
$67.64 an hour on average, and $62.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $100,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $105,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in San Francisco?
About $98,430 a year ($8,202 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $140,680. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do epidemiologists earn more in San Francisco than elsewhere?
The average here is 44% 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA (41860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 1.71, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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