Microbiologists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $106,660 +22.1% vs national
Median hourly $51.28
10th percentile $70,240
90th percentile $175,280
Employed locally 150
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,240
    25th
    $88,230
    50th (median)
    $106,660
    75th
    $162,210
    90th
    $175,280

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 113% Median Microbiologists salary is 13% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Sacramento, CA is $51.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.96 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Sacramento, CA is 22.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $70,240 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,230.