Microbiologists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $66,340 -24% vs national
Median hourly $31.89
10th percentile $44,490
90th percentile $108,760
Employed locally 90
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,490
    25th
    $50,940
    50th (median)
    $66,340
    75th
    $82,050
    90th
    $108,760

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 89% Median Microbiologists salary is 11% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,370
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,730
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,290

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,900
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,660
    School Psychologists $75,770
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in San Antonio, TX is $31.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.76 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in San Antonio, TX is 24% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $44,490 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,940.