How much does a microbiologist make in Colorado?
$81,640a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in Colorado. That is $39.25 an hour or $6,803 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.25
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,690Median: $81,640Highest 10%: $152,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,690 | $23.89 | |
| 25th | $66,750 | $32.09 | |
| Median | $81,640 | $39.25 | |
| 75th | $118,600 | $57.00 | |
| 90th | $152,700 | $73.43 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $95,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for microbiologists.
| 11. Pennsylvania | $84,650 |
| 12. Minnesota | $83,400 |
| 13. Delaware | $82,770 |
| 14. Colorado | $81,640 |
| 15. New York | $81,090 |
| 16. Florida | $80,930 |
| 17. Iowa | $79,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $39.25 ($81,640 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $81,640 against $87,990 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Colorado rank for microbiologist pay?
Colorado ranks 14 of 42 states.
Which city in Colorado pays microbiologists the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $95,980 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.