Epidemiologists
SOC Code: 19-1041 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Epidemiologists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merced, CA | $72,218 | $107,910 | $143,603 | $179,296 |
| Salinas, CA | $75,816 | $109,574 | $143,333 | $177,091 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $75,504 | $108,701 | $141,877 | $175,074 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $95,285 | $120,994 | $146,682 | $172,390 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $94,141 | $119,933 | $145,746 | $171,538 |
| Modesto, CA | $86,320 | $113,485 | $140,650 | $167,814 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $79,872 | $106,891 | $133,931 | $160,950 |
| Burlington, NC | $98,030 | $118,726 | $139,422 | $160,118 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $98,800 | $119,059 | $139,339 | $159,598 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $112,590 | $128,003 | $143,395 | $158,808 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | 43 | $90,640 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | 31 | $79,661 |
| General Hospital Corporation | 20 | $79,804 |
| Harvard University | 18 | $87,654 |
| Emory University | 17 | $87,526 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, INC. | 14 | $77,521 |
| Genesis Research LLC | 13 | $136,263 |
| MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | 12 | $50,050 |
| University of Michigan | 12 | $67,496 |
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 11 | $124,617 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 34 | $87,381 |
| 2021 | 46 | $86,478 |
| 2022 | 55 | $87,755 |
| 2023 | 145 | $92,702 |
| 2024 | 232 | $91,232 |
| 2025 | 310 | $103,361 |
| 2026 | 46 | $85,434 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.2 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.2 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.2 | |
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Active Listening | 4.1 | |
| Science | 4.1 | |
| Writing | 4.1 | |
| Systems Analysis | 4.0 | |
| Active Learning | 4.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4.5 |
| Biology | 4.3 |
| English Language | 4.0 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 4.0 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.5 |
| Communications and Media | 3.5 |
| Education and Training | 3.4 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 66.7% |
| Other | 22.2% |
| Post-first professional | 11.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Oversee public health programs, including statistical analysis, health care planning, surveillance systems, and public health improvement.
- Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission.
- Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
- Plan, administer and evaluate health safety standards and programs to improve public health, conferring with health department, industry personnel, physicians, and others.
- Provide expertise in the design, management and evaluation of study protocols and health status questionnaires, sample selection, and analysis.
- Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings.
- Consult with and advise physicians, educators, researchers, government health officials and others regarding medical applications of sciences, such as physics, biology, and chemistry.
- Supervise professional, technical, and clerical personnel.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
ESRI ArcGIS software Facebook IBM SPSS Statistics Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Python R SAS Structured query language SQL Tableau Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC WONDER
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