Microbiologists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $61,730 -29.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.68
10th percentile $43,840
90th percentile $93,900
Employed locally 110
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,840
    25th
    $47,380
    50th (median)
    $61,730
    75th
    $79,820
    90th
    $93,900

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 71% Median Microbiologists salary is 29% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $66,340
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,370
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,290

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,570
    School Psychologists $80,030
    Chemical Technicians $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Dallas, TX is $29.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.40 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Dallas, TX is 29.3% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $43,840 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,380.