Microbiologists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $82,470 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.65
10th percentile $59,660
90th percentile $133,140
Employed locally 80
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,660
    25th
    $65,010
    50th (median)
    $82,470
    75th
    $114,370
    90th
    $133,140

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 117% Median Microbiologists salary is 17% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,830
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,650
    Rochester, NY $61,210

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians$60,620
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$59,370
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87,350
    Chemists$74,770
    School Psychologists$79,730
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$97,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Buffalo, NY is $39.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.11 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Buffalo, NY is 5.6% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,660 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,010.