ScienceUpdated Q1 2025

Epidemiologist Salary
in San Jose, CA

Study the distribution and determinants of health conditions in populations. Median salary in San Jose: $128K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$128K
per year
Take-home: $78K

Salary range in San Jose

Entry level (25th)$97,000
Median (50th)$128,000
Senior (75th)$168,000
Top earner (90th)$216,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in San Jose, California.

Key facts for San Jose

Median salary
$128K
annual
Take-home pay
$78K
after fed/state tax
COL index
210
100 = US avg
State income tax
9.3%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$3,200
per month
YoY growth
+4.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: San Jose Epidemiologist to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $128K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast — San Jose

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Epidemiologist salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED →$107K$117K$126K$136K$145K201920212023202520272029
2026
$131K
projected
2027
$134K
projected
2028
$138K
projected
2029
$141K
projected
2030
$145K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$128,000+$0
2028 projected$128,000+$0
2029 projected$128,000+$0
2030 projected$128,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Epidemiologist Salary in San Jose, California: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Epidemiologist salary in San Jose, CA is $128,000 per year as of Q1 2025. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the San Jose–CA metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Epidemiologist in San Jose

Entry-level Epidemiologists in San Jose with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $97,000 and $128,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $128,000 to $168,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $168,000 to $216,000 or more.

Cost of living in San Jose for Epidemiologists

San Jose has a cost of living index of 210 compared to the US national average of 100. San Jose's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. California has a 9.3% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Epidemiologist

Master's or PhD in Epidemiology or Public Health. 35% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Epidemiologist salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
San Jose (current)$128K210
Los Angeles163
San Diego148
San Francisco224
Fresno102
Sacramento128