Applied epidemiologists are public health professionals who investigate incidents of disease, illness or contamination to determine causes and recommend solutions. They collect and analyze demographic data to decipher any patterns of disease in specific locations or populations. They report their findings to public officials, policy makers and the general public.
They often work for local or state public health departments.

Some epidemiologists work for insurance companies or pharmaceutical companies studying public health issues which could impact claims, law suits or product introductions.

Research epidemiologists conduct studies regarding infectious diseases and other public health issues. They typically work for universities or non-profit research centers.

Epidemiologist Salaries

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, epidemiologists earned an average of $65,270 in 2012. The top 10% of epidemiologists earned at least $108,320, while the bottom 10% earned $42,620 or less.

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