Microbiologists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $123,590 +41.5% vs national
Median hourly $59.42
10th percentile $77,830
90th percentile $184,310
Employed locally 30
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,830
    25th
    $77,830
    50th (median)
    $123,590
    75th
    $184,310
    90th
    $184,310

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 120% Median Microbiologists salary is 20% 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
    Vallejo, CA $115,980

    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
    Vallejo, CA $115,980
    Modesto, CA $113,870
    California $107,380

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $110,310
    Food Science Technicians $51,450
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $139,110
    Urban and Regional Planners $121,940
    Chemical Technicians $53,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Santa Rosa, CA is $59.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.61 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 41.5% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $77,830 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,830.