Microbiologists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $90,930 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $43.72
10th percentile $57,060
90th percentile $129,600
Employed locally 50
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,060
    25th
    $72,510
    50th (median)
    $90,930
    75th
    $129,600
    90th
    $129,600

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 108% Median Microbiologists salary is 8% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,830
    Vallejo, CA $115,980
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,630
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $96,290
    Nevada $72,380
    Pennsylvania $71,010

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,140
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,100
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,540
    Biological Technicians $61,370
    Urban and Regional Planners $74,020
    Chemists $82,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Richmond, VA is $43.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.31 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Richmond, VA is 4.1% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $57,060 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,510.