Epidemiologists Salary
In Albuquerque, NM, epidemiologists earn $79,980 at the median, or about $38.45 an hour. The range runs from $71K at the entry level to $102K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 95.55), that's roughly $83,705 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,464/month, or 27.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $80K get you in Albuquerque?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Albuquerque’s Regional Price Parity (95.55). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Albuquerque
Epidemiologists pay in Albuquerque tracks closely to the national median, $80K locally vs. $87K nationwide, a 8% difference. Rent runs $1,464/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 28.5% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 95.55) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for epidemiologists in metros near Albuquerque, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $78K | $77K |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $72K | , |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $77K | $78K |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $79K | $77K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Albuquerque, NM
Entry-level epidemiologists (10th percentile) start around $71K. Mid-career wages sit at $80K. Top earners bring in $102K or more, a $31K spread from bottom to top.
Epidemiologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Epidemiologists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $116K | +33% | 660 |
| District of Columbia | $112K | +29% | 90 |
| California | $111K | +27% | 1,480 |
| New Jersey | $110K | +26% | 290 |
| Washington | $108K | +24% | 1,010 |
| Minnesota | $104K | +20% | 310 |
| Illinois | $103K | +18% | 240 |
| Maryland | $102K | +17% | 600 |
| Nevada | $100K | +15% | 80 |
| Tennessee | $97K | +12% | 220 |
| Oregon | $94K | +7% | 140 |
| Wisconsin | $89K | +2% | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | $88K | +1% | 360 |
| Michigan | $85K | -3% | 280 |
| Virginia | $85K | -3% | 220 |
| North Carolina | $85K | -3% | 220 |
| South Carolina | $85K | -3% | 50 |
| Connecticut | $84K | -4% | 160 |
| Nebraska | $83K | -5% | 80 |
| New York | $80K | -8% | 670 |
| New Mexico | $80K | -8% | 80 |
| Iowa | $80K | -8% | 90 |
| Kansas | $80K | -9% | 70 |
| Montana | $80K | -9% | 100 |
| Florida | $79K | -9% | 300 |
| Kentucky | $79K | -10% | 120 |
| Indiana | $77K | -11% | 170 |
| Texas | $77K | -12% | 1,160 |
| Utah | $77K | -12% | 190 |
| Hawaii | $77K | -12% | 70 |
| Ohio | $76K | -12% | 300 |
| Alabama | $75K | -14% | 70 |
| Louisiana | $74K | -15% | 120 |
| Colorado | $74K | -15% | 430 |
| Oklahoma | $73K | -17% | 120 |
| Georgia | $71K | -19% | 510 |
| West Virginia | $71K | -19% | 100 |
| Maine | $69K | -21% | 60 |
| Arizona | $67K | -23% | 340 |
| Missouri | $67K | -23% | 120 |
| Idaho | $66K | -24% | 40 |
| Mississippi | $57K | -35% | 40 |
Showing 1–10 of 42 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a epidemiologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Albuquerque?
Yes — at the median salary of $80K, rent takes 28.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,464/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for epidemiologists in Albuquerque?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new epidemiologists typically earn — is $71K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,268/month. At HUD’s $1,464/month FMR, rent would take 34% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is epidemiologist a high-paying job in Albuquerque?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $80K locally vs. $87K nationally, a 8% difference.
How does Albuquerque compare to the national average for epidemiologists?
Albuquerque pays $80K median vs. the U.S. average of $87K — that’s -8%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 95.55), the purchasing-power equivalent is $84K — below the national median.
How much do epidemiologists make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median is $79,980 a year, that works out to about $38 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $71,140, and experienced epidemiologists can clear $102,390. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $80K enough to live in Albuquerque?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,144/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,464/month, which eats 28.5% 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 Albuquerque?
Albuquerque has a Regional Price Parity of 95.55 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median epidemiologists salary is worth about $83,705 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.