Microbiologists Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $61,860 -29.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.74
10th percentile $48,660
90th percentile $76,280
Employed locally 40
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,660
    25th
    $53,660
    50th (median)
    $61,860
    75th
    $71,760
    90th
    $76,280

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 75% Median Microbiologists salary is 25% below 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $124,580
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $99,960
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $86,540
    Florida $74,220
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $66,700
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $64,250

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,440
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $71,680
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,380
    Urban and Regional Planners $68,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Boise City, ID is $29.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.67 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Boise City, ID is 29.2% below 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $48,660 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,660.