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Occupational Report
for Epidemiologists (19-1041)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, and other health outcomes and develop the means for prevention and control.
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Epidemiologists
Employment Outlook
for Epidemiologists
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be much smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow somewhat faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be much lower than the statewide average.Due to low projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Epidemiologists
There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information
for Epidemiologists
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Epidemiologists
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$17.33 |
$24.75 |
$31.10 |
$37.28 |
$42.05
|
$30.47 |
$63,390 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
17.04 |
25.01 |
31.96 |
37.88 |
42.49
|
30.91 |
64,295 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Epidemiologists
Educational Requirements
for Epidemiologists
Workers must have a doctorate degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a doctorate and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Epidemiologists
- Analyze Medical Data
- Analyze Medical Laboratory Results
- Apply Anatomy Theory
- Apply Bacteriology Theory
- Apply Biological Theory
- Apply Clinical Problem Solving Techniques
- Apply Disabilities Theory
- Apply Emergency Management Principles
- Apply Epidemiology Theory
- Apply Genetic Theory
- Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
- Apply Human Anatomy And Physiology Knowledge
- Apply Human Growth And Development Theory
- Apply Linear Algebra
- Apply Mathematical Principles To Social Statistics
- Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
- Apply Medical Laboratory Techniques
- Apply Microbiology Theory
- Apply Pathology Theory
- Apply Psychology Theory
- Apply Research Methodology To Health Care
- Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
- Apply Statistical Methods
- Conduct Clinical Investigations
- Conduct Field Research
- Conduct Investigations And Research
- Conduct Medical Laboratory Tests
- Conduct Qualitative Analysis
- Conduct Quantitative Analysis
- Design Tables Depicting Data
- Develop And Revise Databases
- Interpret Psychological Test Results
- Make Presentations
- Perform Noninvasive Medical Diagnostic Techniques
- Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
- Present Technical Papers And Research Results
- Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
- Understand The Properties Of Drugs
- Use Algebra
- Use Biological Research Techniques
- Use Calculus
- Use Medical Terminology
- Use Quantitative Research Methods
- Write Grant Proposals
- Write Technical Documents Or Reports
- Write Technical Papers From Original Research
Schools and Training Providers
for Epidemiologists
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Epidemiologists
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
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