Microbiologists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $49,050 -43.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.58
10th percentile $39,490
90th percentile $106,560
Employed locally 110
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,490
    25th
    $47,680
    50th (median)
    $49,050
    75th
    $69,360
    90th
    $106,560

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 66% Median Microbiologists salary is 34% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $86,690
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $84,240
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $76,980
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $67,440
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,370
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $62,960

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $90,280
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,590
    Chemists $74,200
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,200
    Chemical Technicians $60,690
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $75,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Pittsburgh, PA is $23.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.47 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 43.8% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $39,490 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,680.