Microbiologists Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $61,210 -29.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.43
10th percentile $45,960
90th percentile $100,740
Employed locally 60
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,960
    25th
    $57,470
    50th (median)
    $61,210
    75th
    $87,870
    90th
    $100,740

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 82% Median Microbiologists salary is 18% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,830
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,650
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $82,470

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists$73,440
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$60,940
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,330
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$52,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$85,010
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$66,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Rochester, NY is $29.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.24 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Rochester, NY is 29.9% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $45,960 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,470.