Microbiologists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $82,500 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.66
10th percentile $47,950
90th percentile $136,790
Employed locally 70
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,950
    25th
    $55,110
    50th (median)
    $82,500
    75th
    $108,740
    90th
    $136,790

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 87% Median Microbiologists salary is 13% 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
    South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $113,030
    Connecticut $82,080
    South Dakota $77,730
    Utah $67,780
    South Carolina $57,690
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $53,530

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$78,570
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$52,400
    Biological Technicians$51,700
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87,610
    Chemical Technicians$57,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Salt Lake City, UT is $39.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.90 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 5.5% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $47,950 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,110.