Microbiologists Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $96,820 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.55
10th percentile $40,070
90th percentile $123,980
Employed locally 70
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,070
    25th
    $66,800
    50th (median)
    $96,820
    75th
    $101,560
    90th
    $123,980

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 112% Median Microbiologists salary is 12% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $86,540
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $83,120
    Connecticut $82,080
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $82,020

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $103,530
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,790
    Chemists $95,100
    Biological Scientists, All Other $124,400
    School Psychologists $93,790
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $102,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in New Haven, CT is $46.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.61 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in New Haven, CT is 10.9% above 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $40,070 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,800.