Microbiologists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $54,160 -38% vs national
Median hourly $26.04
10th percentile $49,710
90th percentile $81,090
Employed locally 70
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,710
    25th
    $52,520
    50th (median)
    $54,160
    75th
    $64,520
    90th
    $81,090

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 64% Median Microbiologists salary is 36% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $85,410

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $108,270
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,250
    School Psychologists $82,960
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Phoenix, AZ is $26.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.84 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 38% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,710 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,520.