Microbiologists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $91,420 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $43.95
10th percentile $53,700
90th percentile $149,430
Employed locally 100
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,700
    25th
    $62,430
    50th (median)
    $91,420
    75th
    $126,190
    90th
    $149,430

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 89% Median Microbiologists salary is 11% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,140
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $110,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $96,290
    Connecticut $82,080
    Columbus, OH $80,760
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $80,520

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $126,260
    Biological Technicians $61,720
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,680
    Chemists $93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $114,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Denver, CO is $43.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.47 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Denver, CO is 4.7% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $53,700 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,430.