Microbiologists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $75,310 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.21
10th percentile $54,870
90th percentile $128,440
Employed locally 50
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,870
    25th
    $64,490
    50th (median)
    $75,310
    75th
    $110,200
    90th
    $128,440

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 89% Median Microbiologists salary is 11% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $91,420
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $62,790

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians $48,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,600
    Biological Scientists, All Other $59,290
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,530
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $93,180
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Reno, NV is $36.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.75 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Reno, NV is 13.8% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $54,870 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,490.