Microbiologists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • California
Microbiologists in California earn a median salary of $107,649 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +23.3% vs the national median of $87,330. An estimated 2,380 microbiologists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $80,540 to $129,830 depending on location.
$107,649
Avg median salary in California
$129,830
Highest paying metro
$80,540
Lowest paying metro
2,380
Employed in California
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Microbiologists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $129,830 | $103,980 | $152,400 | 130 |
| San Francisco, CA | $126,140 | $102,650 | $165,980 | 870 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $123,590 | $77,830 | $184,310 | 30 |
| Vallejo, CA | $115,980 | $78,720 | $182,110 | 30 |
| Modesto, CA | $113,870 | $49,180 | $161,030 | 60 |
| Sacramento, CA | $106,660 | $88,230 | $162,210 | 150 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $100,820 | $94,350 | $121,330 | 680 |
| Riverside, CA | $99,960 | $96,590 | $120,110 | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $99,480 | $77,520 | $121,960 | 320 |
| Fresno, CA | $87,270 | $57,600 | $106,200 | 30 |
| Oxnard, CA | $80,540 | $74,880 | $104,870 | 30 |