Career Paths From Epidemiologists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Pediatricians, GeneralCareer Change97.2% skill match
Epidemiologists and Pediatricians, General share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Pediatricians, General is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 141% higher.
Current median salary
$87,220
Target median salary
$210,040
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
SociologistsLateral Move97.7% skill match
Epidemiologists and Sociologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Sociologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 22% higher.
Current median salary
$87,220
Target median salary
$106,030
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Political ScientistsLateral Move97% skill match
Epidemiologists and Political Scientists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Political Scientists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 63% higher.
Current median salary
$87,220
Target median salary
$142,080
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change97.9% skill match
Epidemiologists and Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 18% higher.
Current median salary
$87,220
Target median salary
$103,170
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change97.2% skill match
Epidemiologists and Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 9% higher.
Current median salary
$87,220
Target median salary
$94,980
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change97.7% skill match
Epidemiologists and Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 12% higher.
Current median salary
$87,220
Target median salary
$98,070
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Education Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change97.9% skill match
Epidemiologists and Education Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Education Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 14% lower.
Current median salary
$87,220
Target median salary
$75,350
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Urban and Regional PlannersLateral Move96.9% skill match
Epidemiologists and Urban and Regional Planners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Urban and Regional Planners sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.
Current median salary
$87,220
Target median salary
$89,320
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change96.6% skill match
Epidemiologists and Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 3% lower.
Current median salary
$87,220
Target median salary
$84,290
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Library Science Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change97% skill match
Epidemiologists and Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 8% lower.
Current median salary
$87,220
Target median salary
$80,340
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Social Work Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change96.9% skill match
Epidemiologists and Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 11% lower.
Current median salary
$87,220
Target median salary
$77,570
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Management AnalystsCareer Change98% skill match
Epidemiologists and Management Analysts share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Management Analysts is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 17% higher.
Current median salary
$87,220
Target median salary
$101,860
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change96.7% skill match
Epidemiologists and Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 12% lower.
Current median salary
$87,220
Target median salary
$76,590
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change98% skill match
Epidemiologists and Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 3% lower.
Current median salary
$87,220
Target median salary
$85,020
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsCareer Change98.8% skill match
Epidemiologists and Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (99% match). Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 10% lower.
Current median salary
$87,220
Target median salary
$78,210
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.