Microbiologists Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $87,270 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $41.96
10th percentile $51,220
90th percentile $172,420
Employed locally 30
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,220
    25th
    $57,600
    50th (median)
    $87,270
    75th
    $106,200
    90th
    $172,420

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 121% Median Microbiologists salary is 21% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,140
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $124,580
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $123,590
    Vallejo, CA $115,980
    Modesto, CA $113,870

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $125,450
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $90,890
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $129,670
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $123,460
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $68,940
    Food Science Technicians $45,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Fresno, CA is $41.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.51 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Fresno, CA is 0.1% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,220 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,600.