Microbiologists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $99,960 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.06
10th percentile $76,820
90th percentile $136,060
Employed locally 50
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,820
    25th
    $96,590
    50th (median)
    $99,960
    75th
    $120,110
    90th
    $136,060

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 116% Median Microbiologists salary is 16% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,140
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $124,580
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $123,590
    Vallejo, CA $115,980
    Modesto, CA $113,870

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$92,230
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$57,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$128,890
    School Psychologists$124,200
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$96,390
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$96,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Riverside, CA is $48.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.73 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Riverside, CA is 14.5% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $76,820 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,590.