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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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Employment Outlook
for Epidemiologists
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be much smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be much lower than the regional average.Due to few projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Epidemiologists
There are 2 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 2
are listed below.
Job Openings from the Web
for Epidemiologists
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 3 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 3
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Epidemiologists
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Epidemiologists
| Region |
---------------- 2010 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$21.68 |
$25.22 |
$29.46 |
$33.70 |
$36.51
|
$30.00 |
$62,390 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
21.68 |
25.27 |
29.88 |
33.92 |
36.42
|
29.68 |
61,742 |
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 degree 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 programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Epidemiologists
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Epidemiologists matches the occupation in the list.
A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
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