Microbiologists salary in the United States
$54,670
10th
$67,100
25th
$87,990
Median
$122,350
75th
$150,000
90th
National median
$87,990
2025 OEWS
Mean
$97,600
Hourly median
$42.30
Employment
18,940
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $130,070 | 700 |
| San Jose, CA | $123,910 | 190 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $123,590 | 30 |
| MA | $122,350 | 1,960 |
| Boston, MA | $122,350 | 1,810 |
| Vallejo, CA | $115,980 | 30 |
| Worcester, MA | $115,660 | 90 |
| Memphis, TN | $114,840 | 70 |
| Washington, DC | $114,800 | 1,370 |
| Sacramento, CA | $112,470 | 150 |
| Athens, GA | $112,440 | 80 |
| Atlanta, GA | $109,320 | 630 |
| San Diego, CA | $108,900 | 270 |
| CA | $108,530 | 2,600 |
| MD | $108,470 | 1,590 |
| GA | $103,070 | 880 |
| Riverside, CA | $102,590 | 70 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $101,990 | 570 |
| Chicago, IL | $100,620 | 1,240 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $100,420 | 780 |
| NJ | $96,020 | 790 |
| Denver, CO | $95,980 | 130 |
| Peoria, IL | $93,240 | 30 |
| IL | $92,050 | 1,470 |
| Fresno, CA | $91,890 | 30 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.