The Compensation Survey was conducted as part of a larger research initiative, The MegaSurvey. The information contained in this report represents complete and accurate compensation data on individuals working in the profession of infection control and epidemiology. The report is designed to allow organizations and individuals to compare their compensation levels to their peers.

The compensation data have been aggregated in the following groupings so organizations and individuals can compare their own data to the results of similar operations or jobs. These aggregations include:

• All Respondents
• Practice Setting
• CIC® Certification Status
• Highest Educational Degree Earned
• Age Range
• Years Working in Infection Prevention
• Years in Healthcare Before Becoming an Infection Preventionist
• Geographic Region
• Location of Facility

This study was conducted for APIC by Industry Insights, Inc., an independent professional survey research firm located in Dublin, Ohio. The company specializes in conducting industry operating surveys, compensation and benefits studies, and member attitude surveys for trade and professional associations.