Epidemiologists pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,300 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in Minneapolis earn between $84,910 and $112,650.
- $79K10th
- $85K25th
- $104KMedian
- $113K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,490 | $8,624 | $49.75 |
| Median | $104,460 | $8,705 | $50.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,910 | $7,076 | $40.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $112,650 | $9,388 | $54.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($103,700) and 6% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $103,490 | $104,460 | $79,000 | $124,300 | 290 |
| Minnesota | $103,700 | $104,460 | $79,000 | $124,300 | 310 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $103,490, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $76,121 a year, or $6,343 a month and $2,928 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $77,001 | $6,417 |
| Working in MN | $76,121 | $6,343 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $103,490 buys what about $98,729 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Madison, WI$95,380
- Des Moines, IA$86,370
- Lincoln, NE$76,550
- Chicago, IL$99,680
- Kansas City, MO$81,660
- Lansing, MI$80,920
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in Minneapolis?
$49.75 an hour on average, and $50.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $76,121 a year ($6,343 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,490. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do epidemiologists earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.90, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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