How much does a microbiologist make in Arizona?
$69,880a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in Arizona. That is $33.60 an hour or $5,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.60
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,530Median: $69,880Highest 10%: $93,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,530 | $25.25 | |
| 25th | $57,680 | $27.73 | |
| Median | $69,880 | $33.60 | |
| 75th | $85,690 | $41.20 | |
| 90th | $93,310 | $44.86 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $69,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for microbiologists.
| 29. Hawaii | $70,970 |
| 30. South Dakota | $70,530 |
| 31. Kansas | $70,500 |
| 32. Arizona | $69,880 |
| 33. West Virginia | $68,550 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $67,100 |
| 35. Kentucky | $66,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $33.60 ($69,880 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $69,880 against $87,990 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Arizona rank for microbiologist pay?
Arizona ranks 32 of 42 states.
Which city in Arizona pays microbiologists the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $69,880 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.