Epidemiologists pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,480 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in Atlanta earn between $54,490 and $87,730.
- $50K10th
- $54K25th
- $71KMedian
- $88K75th
- $119K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,070 | $6,422 | $37.05 |
| Median | $70,880 | $5,907 | $34.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $54,490 | $4,541 | $26.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $87,730 | $7,311 | $42.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in Atlanta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($75,700) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $77,070 | $70,880 | $50,140 | $119,480 | 370 |
| Georgia | $75,700 | $70,880 | $49,040 | $114,790 | 510 |
| 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 Atlanta
On the average salary of $77,070, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $59,951 a year, or $4,996 a month and $2,306 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $77,070 buys what about $77,025 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Montgomery, AL$71,470
- Charlotte, NC$69,750
- Lexington, KY$75,810
- Durham, NC$105,600
- Raleigh, NC$112,860
- Tampa, FL$97,680
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 Atlanta: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in Atlanta?
$37.06 an hour on average, and $34.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $54,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $59,951 a year ($4,996 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,070.
Do epidemiologists earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.66, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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