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Epidemiologists Salary in Alabama

In Alabama, epidemiologists earn $72,830 at the median — $35.01 an hour. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $101K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Alabama. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$73K
Median annual
$35.01/hr
Hourly rate
$46K
Entry level (10th %)
$101K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $73K get you in Alabama?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,679/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,085/mo
Rent as % of take-home23.2% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$82,424/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,594/mo

About epidemiologists

U.S. employed: 60
Category: Science

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Alabama

Bar chart showing Epidemiologists salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $45,750, 25th percentile $59,630, median $72,830, 75th percentile $82,620, 90th percentile $100,820. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$46K25th$60KMedian$73K75th$83K90th$101K
Bar chart showing Epidemiologists salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $45,750, 25th percentile $59,630, median $72,830, 75th percentile $82,620, 90th percentile $100,820. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level epidemiologists (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $73K. Top earners bring in $101K or more, a $55K spread from bottom to top.

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Epidemiologists salary by metro in Alabama

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Montgomery$66K-9%40

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Frequently asked questions

How much do epidemiologists make in Alabama?

The median is $72,830 a year, that works out to about $35 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,750, and experienced epidemiologists can clear $100,820. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $73K enough to live in Alabama?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,679/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 23.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a epidemiologists salary go in Alabama?

Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median epidemiologists salary is worth about $82,424 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do epidemiologists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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