Microbiologists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $97,090 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.68
10th percentile $63,000
90th percentile $150,650
Employed locally 830
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,000
    25th
    $77,470
    50th (median)
    $97,090
    75th
    $123,840
    90th
    $150,650

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 112% Median Microbiologists salary is 12% 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
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $110,260
    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 Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $81,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,980
    Biological Scientists, All Other $91,890
    Social Science Research Assistants $63,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $58,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Atlanta, GA is $46.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.08 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Atlanta, GA is 11.2% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $63,000 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,470.