Microbiologists Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $61,710 -29.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.67
10th percentile $54,060
90th percentile $91,060
Employed locally 50
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,060
    25th
    $55,220
    50th (median)
    $61,710
    75th
    $82,220
    90th
    $91,060

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 78% Median Microbiologists salary is 22% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $86,690
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $84,240
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $76,980
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $67,440
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,370
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $62,960

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,990
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $61,030
    Chemists $64,580
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $79,620
    Economists $80,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Harrisburg, PA is $29.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.78 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Harrisburg, PA 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $54,060 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,220.