Microbiologists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $110,260 +26.3% vs national
Median hourly $53.01
10th percentile $79,210
90th percentile $177,200
Employed locally 80
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,210
    25th
    $94,950
    50th (median)
    $110,260
    75th
    $142,060
    90th
    $177,200

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 175% Median Microbiologists salary is 75% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Microbiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,830
    Worcester, MA $127,120
    Massachusetts $126,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,140
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $124,580
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $123,590

    Nearby metros — Microbiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $97,090
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $82,470
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $77,940
    Michigan $70,610
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $62,790

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants $64,400
    Chemists $109,260
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $40,070
    Biological Technicians $55,190
    Biological Scientists, All Other $78,150
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $41,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Athens, GA is $53.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.36 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Athens, GA is 26.3% above the national median of $87,330. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Microbiologists in Athens?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $79,210 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,950.