Microbiologists Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $62,790 -28.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.19
10th percentile $46,850
90th percentile $124,730
Employed locally 50
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,850
    25th
    $51,990
    50th (median)
    $62,790
    75th
    $104,880
    90th
    $124,730

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 85% Median Microbiologists salary is 15% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $91,420
    Reno, NV $75,310

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,010
    Forensic Science Technicians $76,540
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $60,380
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,870
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Las Vegas, NV is $30.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.97 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Las Vegas, NV is 28.1% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $46,850 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,990.