Epidemiologists Salary in North Carolina (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 220 employed

Annual Mean

$105,560

$50.75/hr

Annual Median

$84,770

$40.76/hr

Bottom 10%

$56,470

$27.15/hr

Top 10%

$168,550

$81.04/hr

Location vs National Average

North Carolina

$105,560

Difference

+7.8% vs US avg

US National

$97,890

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$56,470	$27.15/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$65,010	$31.26/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$84,770	$40.76/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$124,410	$59.81/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$168,550	$81.04/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$56K

25th

$65K

Median

$85K

75th

$124K

90th

$169K

North Carolina has a relatively small Epidemiologists workforce (approximately 220 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In North Carolina, Epidemiologists salaries range from $56,470 at the 10th percentile to $168,550 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $112,080 (132% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in North Carolina

Metro areas with highest Epidemiologists wages

Raleigh-Cary, NC

$112,860

per year

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

$105,600

per year

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

$69,750

per year

How Epidemiologists Compares in North Carolina

The average Epidemiologists salary of $105,560 in North Carolina ranks above the national average of $97,890. There are approximately 220 Epidemiologistss employed in North Carolina.