Epidemiologist
What They Do
"Epidemiologists are public health workers who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education and health policy."
Job Outlook and Pay
Nationally
Median Pay – 2021 $78,830 per year; $37.90 per hour
"Employment of epidemiologists is projected to grow 30% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 900 openings for epidemiologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire."
May 2021 - MN Data
| Occupation Title | Employment | Median Hourly Wage | Mean Hourly Wage | Annual Mean Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epidemiologists | 280 | $39.25 | $38.21 | $79,480 |
