Microbiologists Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $86,540 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.60
10th percentile $47,810
90th percentile $130,740
Employed locally 30
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,810
    25th
    $49,450
    50th (median)
    $86,540
    75th
    $105,210
    90th
    $130,740

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 78% Median Microbiologists salary is 22% 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
    New Haven, CT $96,820
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $83,120
    Connecticut $82,080
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $82,020

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $132,900
    School Psychologists $102,320
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $102,150
    Chemical Technicians $47,200
    Chemists $82,750
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $116,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Bridgeport?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Bridgeport, CT is $41.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.86 or more per hour.

    Is Bridgeport above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Bridgeport, CT is 0.9% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $47,810 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,450.