Microbiologists Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $83,650 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $40.22
10th percentile $60,430
90th percentile $142,790
Employed locally 1,580
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,430
    25th
    $70,550
    50th (median)
    $83,650
    75th
    $113,950
    90th
    $142,790

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 86% Median Microbiologists salary is 14% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,830
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $82,470
    Rochester, NY $61,210

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,440
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,400
    Chemists $84,510
    School Psychologists $101,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,610
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in New York, NY-NJ is $40.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.27 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 4.2% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,430 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,550.