Microbiologists Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $75,920 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.50
10th percentile $57,080
90th percentile $122,570
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,080
    25th
    $75,920
    50th (median)
    $75,920
    75th
    $98,330
    90th
    $122,570

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 103% Median Microbiologists salary is 3% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $96,290
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $90,790
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,120
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $80,370
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $77,940

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $74,780
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,830
    Biological Scientists, All Other $93,950
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $98,660
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,260
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $110,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Wilmington, NC is $36.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.57 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Wilmington, NC is 13.1% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $57,080 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,920.