How much does a microbiologist make in Baltimore?
$85,120a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $40.92 an hour or $7,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.92
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,720Median: $85,120Highest 10%: $144,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,720 | $27.27 | |
| 25th | $69,250 | $33.29 | |
| Median | $85,120 | $40.92 | |
| 75th | $109,100 | $52.43 | |
| 90th | $144,700 | $69.56 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| Washington, DC | $114,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $102,000 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $152,700 |
| Hydrologist | $138,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $124,600 |
| Chemist | $118,900 |
| School Psychologist | $114,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $108,200 |
| Life Scientist | $105,900 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $99,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $40.92 ($85,120 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $85,120 against $87,990 nationally, 3% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $108,500, so Baltimore pays 22% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for microbiologist pay?
29 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,700 or more.
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.