Microbiologists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $96,290 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.30
10th percentile $67,170
90th percentile $113,990
Employed locally 130
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,170
    25th
    $81,140
    50th (median)
    $96,290
    75th
    $102,960
    90th
    $113,990

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 102% Median Microbiologists salary is 2% 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
    Worcester, MA $127,120
    California $107,380
    Georgia $97,090
    Peoria, IL $93,240
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $91,420
    Oregon $89,220

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,540
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,380
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,190
    Urban and Regional Planners $99,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Portland, OR-WA is $46.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.14 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 10.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $67,170 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,140.