How much does a microbiologist make in Boston?
$122,400a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $58.82 an hour or $10,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.82
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 1,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,990Median: $122,400Highest 10%: $163,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,990 | $36.53 | |
| 25th | $100,200 | $48.17 | |
| Median | $122,400 | $58.82 | |
| 75th | $142,200 | $68.38 | |
| 90th | $163,800 | $78.75 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| Worcester, MA | $115,700 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $137,100 |
| Political Scientist | $133,900 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,600 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $131,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $129,500 |
| Chemist | $127,300 |
| Historian | $121,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $121,300 |
| Anthropologist and Archeologist | $117,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $115,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $58.82 ($122,400 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $122,400 against $87,990 nationally, 39% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $122,400, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for microbiologist pay?
4 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,800 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.