Microbiologists Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $82,020 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.43
10th percentile $48,460
90th percentile $121,700
Employed locally 120
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,460
    25th
    $60,470
    50th (median)
    $82,020
    75th
    $99,720
    90th
    $121,700

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 88% Median Microbiologists salary is 12% 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
    New Haven, CT $96,820
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $86,540
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $83,120
    Connecticut $82,080

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,340
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,570
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $98,800
    School Psychologists $98,790
    Chemists $77,920
    Urban and Regional Planners $96,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Hartford, CT is $39.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.68 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Hartford, CT is 6.1% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $48,460 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,470.