Epidemiologists Salary in Pennsylvania

Epidemiologists in Pennsylvania earn the most in Philadelphia (average $102,640 a year) and the least in Pittsburgh ($89,450), across the 2 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the epidemiologists average at $99,910 and the median at $87,860 for 360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $97,890.

Epidemiologists average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia$102,640
Pittsburgh$89,450

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Philadelphia	$102,640	$81,570	$76,500	$77,886	103
Pittsburgh	$89,450	$91,800	$64,600	$69,012	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Epidemiologists salary in other states

Epidemiologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Pennsylvania

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.
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.

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