How much does a microbiologist make in Connecticut?
$86,360a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in Connecticut. That is $41.52 an hour or $7,197 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.52
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,800Median: $86,360Highest 10%: $134,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,800 | $29.23 | |
| 25th | $67,960 | $32.67 | |
| Median | $86,360 | $41.52 | |
| 75th | $108,500 | $52.16 | |
| 90th | $134,000 | $64.44 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hartford, CT | $84,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for microbiologists.
| 6. Illinois | $92,050 |
| 7. Oregon | $89,220 |
| 8. Montana | $87,750 |
| 9. Connecticut | $86,360 |
| 10. North Carolina | $85,860 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $84,650 |
| 12. Minnesota | $83,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $41.52 ($86,360 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Connecticut than the national average?
No: $86,360 against $87,990 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Connecticut rank for microbiologist pay?
Connecticut ranks 9 of 42 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays microbiologists the most?
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, with a median of $84,880 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.