Salary distribution
Where Illinois epidemiologists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $75,520 and $100,630, with a median of $99,220.
Epidemiologists in Illinois: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 15 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $81,702. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 5 | $76,960 |
| Level II — qualified | 3 | $85,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 1 | $88,608 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 3 | $174,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Epidemiologists in Illinois. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Chicago | Research Specialist | 3 | $65,000 |
| The University of Chicago | Program Manager and Research Professional | 3 | $85,000 |
| Endeavor Health Clinical Operations | Research Associate | 2 | $75,244 |
| Chicago Public Schools | Epidemiologist | 1 | $81,852 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) | Research Epidemiologist | 1 | $112,280 |
| ABBVIE INC. | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, HEOR - IMMUNOLOGY | 1 | $174,000 |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Infection Preventionist | 1 | $76,960 |
| Sinai Health System | Infection Control Practitioner | 1 | $81,528 |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION/DHHS | HEALTH SCIENTIST | 1 | $110,020 |
| IERE Consulting, LLC | Social Epidemiologist Consultant | 1 | $312,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Epidemiologist at Chicago Public Schools$81,852ChicagoDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-497409
- Visiting Research Specialist at University of Illinois Chicago$63,666ChicagoDecided Nov 26, 2025I-200-25323-422160
- Program Manager and Research Professional at The University of Chicago$88,608ChicagoWage Level IIIDecided Sep 12, 2025I-200-25248-289592
- Research Epidemiologist at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)$112,280NapervilleWage Level IVDecided Aug 18, 2025I-200-25223-235220
- Senior Research Staff Scientist at The University of Chicago$85,000ChicagoWage Level IIDecided Jul 11, 2025I-200-25184-151094
- ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, HEOR - IMMUNOLOGY at ABBVIE INC.$174,000METTAWAWage Level IVDecided Jul 8, 2025I-200-25181-140279
- Infection Preventionist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago$76,960ChicagoWage Level IDecided Jun 30, 2025I-200-25174-122246
- Infection Control Practitioner at Sinai Health System$81,528ChicagoWage Level IDecided May 1, 2025I-200-25114-902315
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Epidemiologists pay by experience level in Illinois
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Epidemiologists in Illinois, by industry
Median offered wage across 15 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Education leads with a median of $69,353.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | University of Illinois Chicago | 7 | $69,353 |
| Healthcare | Endeavor Health Clinical Operations | 4 | $79,244 |
| Professional services | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) | 3 | $112,280 |
| Manufacturing | ABBVIE INC. | 1 | $174,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Illinois over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Master's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.5 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.4 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.4 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.3 / 5
Biology
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 4.3 / 5
Judgment and Decision Making
Technical
- 4.3 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Communicate research findings on various types of diseases to health practitioners, policy makers, and the public.
- 02
Oversee public health programs, including statistical analysis, health care planning, surveillance systems, and public health improvement.
- 03
Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission.
- 04
Educate healthcare workers, patients, and the public about infectious and communicable diseases, including disease transmission and prevention.
- 05
Monitor and report incidents of infectious diseases to local and state health agencies.
- 06
Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
- 07
Provide expertise in the design, management and evaluation of study protocols and health status questionnaires, sample selection, and analysis.
- 08
Write articles for publication in professional journals.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+16.3%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Epidemiologists in Illinois?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Epidemiologists in Illinois is $99,220.
- How does Illinois compare to the national median for Epidemiologists?
- The Illinois median is +16.6% versus the BLS national figure of $85,080.
- What is the salary range for Epidemiologists in Illinois?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $62,110 and the 90th-percentile at $131,480, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Epidemiologists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 16.3% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Epidemiologists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Master's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.