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Avg. salary range
$88k–$113k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Epidemiologists investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. They may develop the means for prevention and control.
Career Level
Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Leadership
Do you work well in a group setting? Are you good at building relationships with others? Are you good at recognizing the skills of others?
Research
Are you able to easily collect information? Do you quickly identify higher priority information?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Education & Training
Master's Degree
A master's degree is the first level of graduate study. To apply for a master degree you usually must already hold an undergraduate degree (a bachelor's degree). Master's degrees usually take between two and three years to complete beyond undergraduate study.
Compensation
North Central
Washington
Low
$74,000
Average
$87,500
High
$109,500
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 9am until 5pm, Monday through Friday
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$96,033
Overall Rank
49th
out of 199 careers
In Health Science
16th
out of 39 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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