Microbiologists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $65,370 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.43
10th percentile $46,000
90th percentile $105,300
Employed locally 180
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,000
    25th
    $59,400
    50th (median)
    $65,370
    75th
    $81,660
    90th
    $105,300

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 81% Median Microbiologists salary is 19% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,730
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,290

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,680
    Chemical Technicians$74,620
    Chemists$110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$49,980
    Biological Technicians$49,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Houston, TX is $31.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.93 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Houston, TX is 25.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $46,000 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,400.