Epidemiologists pay range in Madison
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $125,290 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in Madison earn between $85,510 and $88,770.
- $84K10th
- $86K25th
- $89KMedian
- $89K75th
- $125K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,380 | $7,948 | $45.86 |
| Median | $88,770 | $7,398 | $42.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,510 | $7,126 | $41.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $88,770 | $7,398 | $42.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in Madison vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in Madison earn 20% less than the Wisconsin average ($119,810) and about the same as the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $95,380 | $88,770 | $84,410 | $125,290 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $119,810 | $88,770 | $79,670 | $213,570 | 90 |
| 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 Madison
On the average salary of $95,380, a single filer in Madison takes home about $71,777 a year, or $5,981 a month and $2,761 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Madison a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Madison area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $95,380 buys what about $98,040 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Madison ($58,080). A typical home costs $452,769, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Chicago, IL$99,680
- Minneapolis, MN$103,490
- Des Moines, IA$86,370
- Lansing, MI$80,920
- Indianapolis, IN$79,950
- Ann Arbor, MI$77,360
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 Madison: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in Madison?
$45.86 an hour on average, and $42.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in Madison?
About $71,777 a year ($5,981 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,380.
Do epidemiologists earn more in Madison than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Madison, WI (31540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.29, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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