Epidemiologists Salary
In Montgomery, AL, epidemiologists earn $70,710 at the median, or about $33.99 an hour. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $93K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 89.68), which stretches that salary to about $78,847 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,016/month, or 21.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $71K get you in Montgomery?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Montgomery’s Regional Price Parity (89.68). 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 Montgomery
Pay for epidemiologists in Montgomery runs about 19% below the U.S. median of $87K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,016/month, 22.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 89.68 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 10% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Montgomery can be a reasonable trade-off for epidemiologistss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for epidemiologists in metros near Montgomery, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $71K | $71K |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $85K | $75K |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $97K | $96K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Montgomery, AL
Entry-level epidemiologists (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $71K. Top earners bring in $93K or more, a $48K 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 with published data
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 Montgomery?
Yes — at the median salary of $71K, rent takes 22.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,016/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for epidemiologists in Montgomery?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new epidemiologists typically earn — is $46K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,733/month. At HUD’s $1,016/month FMR, rent would take 37% 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 Montgomery?
Local pay runs 19% below the national median — $71K here vs. $87K nationally. Cost of living is 10% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Montgomery compare to the national average for epidemiologists?
Montgomery pays $71K median vs. the U.S. average of $87K — that’s -19%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 89.68), the purchasing-power equivalent is $79K — below the national median.
How much do epidemiologists make in Montgomery, AL?
The median is $70,710 a year, that works out to about $34 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,550, and experienced epidemiologists can clear $93,080. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $71K enough to live in Montgomery?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,563/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,016/month, which eats 22.3% 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 Montgomery?
Montgomery has a Regional Price Parity of 89.68 (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 $78,847 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.